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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł192 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 zł192, while a train costs an average of zł461.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł192 Average price Cheapest | zł461 Average price | zł268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Norwich:
A bus is zł269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Norwich costing on average zł461.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around zł192 compared to roughly zł268 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł75. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 3h 48m 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 Portsmouth to Norwich
How to get from Portsmouth to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:55 PM6h50Portsmouth11:45 PMNorwichzł2351One-way0 transfers
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- 4:55 PM6h50Portsmouth11:45 PMNorwichzł2351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:55 PM6h50Portsmouth11:45 PMNorwichzł2351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:55 PM6h50Portsmouth10:45 PMNorwichzł2561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Norwich:
A bus is zł269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Norwich costing on average zł461.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
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