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Compare bus and train for Rayleigh to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rayleigh to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€52 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rayleigh to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Rayleigh to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rayleigh to Norwich:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rayleigh to Norwich costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€22. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rayleigh to Norwich
How to get from Rayleigh to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rayleigh to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 3h50 Eastwood Road 11:25 PM Norwich Find prices1 transfer
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7:35 PM 3h50 Eastwood Road 11:25 PM Norwich Find prices1 transfer
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7:35 PM 3h50 Eastwood Road 11:25 PM Norwich Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rayleigh to Norwich:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rayleigh to Norwich costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rayleigh and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rayleigh station (RLG) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Norwich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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