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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leicester:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leicester costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€50) compared to roughly $42 (€35) 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.
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How to get from Norwich to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:05 AM8h30Norwich4:35 PMLeicester$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:05 AM8h30Norwich4:35 PMLeicester$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM4h15Norwich11:30 AMLeicester$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 AM7h20Norwich5:35 PMLeicester$251One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM7h20Norwich4:35 PMLeicester$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leicester:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leicester costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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