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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 €59 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 €59, while a train costs an average of €94.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€94 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m 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 |
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 Southampton to Norwich:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Norwich costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 36m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around €94 compared to roughly €58 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L78755+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
P76847+
C933616:53 AM5h53Southampton Central (SOU)12:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€351One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- L78755+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P76847+C933616:53 AM5h53Southampton Central (SOU)12:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€351One-way3 transfers
Fastest
C32960+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
W45792+
G0086711:15 AM4h59Southampton Central (SOU)4:14 PMNorwich station (NRW)€1361One-way5 transfers
Other options
- L78767+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P66830+C933718:26 AM5h19Southampton Central (SOU)1:45 PMNorwich station (NRW)€521One-way3 transfers
- L80158+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P01161+G7700910:25 AM5h21Southampton Central (SOU)3:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€521One-way3 transfers
- L80138+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P76853+G769999:25 AM5h21Southampton Central (SOU)2:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€521One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Norwich:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Norwich costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, Unilink to go to Norwich by bus.
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