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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leeds:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leeds costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Leeds
How to get from Norwich to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX491 · NX56110:25 AM 9h25 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 7:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX491 · NX561
10:25 AM 9h25 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 7:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G08088+
G009598:08 AM 3h13 Norwich station (NRW) 11:21 AM Leeds station (LDS) $106 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C21810+G08106
10:52 AM 3h29 Norwich station (NRW) 2:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) $78 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21809+G08117
12:52 PM 3h30 Norwich station (NRW) 4:22 PM Leeds station (LDS) $89 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21593+G08112
11:52 AM 3h29 Norwich station (NRW) 3:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX491 · NX561
10:10 AM 9h40 Norwich, Bus Station 7:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:30 AM 10h20 Norwich, Bus Station 6:50 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 PM 8h10 Norwich, Bus Station 11:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leeds:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leeds costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
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