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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 $85, while a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Oxford to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Norwich:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Norwich costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$32. The journey takes 5h 57m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Norwich
How to get from Oxford to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 8h50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:15 AM Norwich, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:25 AM 8h50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:15 AM Norwich, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34872+P01254+
C3798211:00 AM 3h18 Oxford station (OXF) 2:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $152 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W34867+P01245+C37902
9:59 AM 3h19 Oxford station (OXF) 1:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $152 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35358+P01236+C38186
8:47 AM 3h34 Oxford station (OXF) 12:21 PM Norwich station (NRW) $152 1 One-way 2 transfers 
G01178+W35125+P01263+C3805411:41 AM 3h37 Oxford station (OXF) 3:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $152 1 One-way 3 transfers
- OLOXT · NX491
12:00 PM 6h45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 6:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station $40 1 One-way 1 transfer - TALHR · NX727
7:15 PM 6h20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - TALGW · NX728
5:30 AM 6h30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 12:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Norwich:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Norwich costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Great Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
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