How to travel from Southampton to Norwich

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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 165 miles (267 km)

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Train

€44

Average price

Cheapest

€63

Average price

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 55m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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from Southampton to Norwich

How to get from Southampton to Norwich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Southampton to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:30PM7h20
Southampton
10:50PMNorwich
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:30PM7h20
Southampton
10:50PMNorwich
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:15PM7h15
Southampton
07:30PMNorwich
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Norwich

Travel to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Norwich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Norwich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Norwich:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Norwich costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Southampton to Norwich is approximately 165 miles (267 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Norwich is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Norwich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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