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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 $63, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Southampton to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Norwich:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Norwich costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 36m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Norwich
How to get from Southampton to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM 6h10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 6h10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)10:15 AM 4h03 Southampton Central (SOU) 2:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $168 1 One-way 3 transfers
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11:00 AM 4h18 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $102 1 One-way 2 transfers - L78765+P01245+Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)
9:00 AM 4h18 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $102 1 One-way 2 transfers - L80196+P01254+Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)
10:00 AM 4h18 Southampton Central (SOU) 2:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) $102 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 6h25 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 11:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:05 PM 7h05 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 10:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:20 AM 7h35 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 11:55 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Norwich:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Norwich costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
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