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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 $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $100.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Norwich:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Norwich costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 6h 5m 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.
11:05 AM 7h40 Portsmouth 6:45 PM Norwich $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 AM 7h40 Portsmouth 6:45 PM Norwich $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM 7h40 Portsmouth 6:45 PM Norwich $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:05 AM 7h40 Portsmouth 5:45 PM Norwich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Norwich:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Norwich costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 7 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, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Southern, Thameslink to go to Norwich by train.
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