The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chester to Norwich
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Norwich will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chester for Norwich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Chester to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £354.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price | £454 Average Price |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Norwich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Norwich coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 31 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:40 Chester | 12h40 | 19:20 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chester to Norwich
Buses from Chester to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest coach covers the 288 km distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 288 km |
Average bus duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 16:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Chester to NorwichYou can travel by bus between Chester to Norwich with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Chester to Norwich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Norwich by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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