Coach to Norwich

Coaches to Norwich

Coaches to Norwich arrive at the centrally located Norwich Bus Station. Services from London are operated by National Express and take approximately 3 hours.

Which is the main coach station in Norwich?

The main coach terminus is located within Norwich Bus Station, which is also the city's main bus terminus. Situated between Surrey Street and Queens Street to the west of the city centre, the bus station has a ticket office, cafe and bike hire service.

Which coach companies offer coaches to Norwich?

National Express is the main coach company operating coach services in and out of the city. National Express operate around five direct services per day from London Victoria to Norwich, with a journey time of just over 3 hours to 4 hours. Indirect journeys include a change at Stansted Airport and take around 5 hours.

Why travel by coach to Norwich?

Coach travel to Norwich from London is considerably cheaper than travelling by train. With five direct journeys on weekdays, there is always plenty of choice regarding the time of travel. Norwich Bus Statsion is also the main terminus for local and regional bus services so it's easy to board onward travel. The bus station is also located close to the city centre and is a 6 minute walk to Norwich Market, as opposed to Norwich Railway Station which is a 15 minute walk to Norwich Market.

Before you travel to Norwich by coach - good to know!

Norwich Bus Station is situated just outside of the city centre, a short walk from the main shopping area, cafes and restaurants. Much of Norwich city centre is pedestrinaised, so it's good to familiarise yourself with this first. Norwich is a bike friendly city and those arriving in the city via Norwich Bus Station will find a bike hire company located at the bus station. Once in Norwich, visitors can enjoy one of England's finest cities, a place steeped in history and bursting with culture and the arts as well as excellent access to the Norfolk Broads National Park. Go shopping at the independent shops of The Lanes or head to one of the two malls, Itsu or Castle Mall. Choose from three major theatres or try and catch a Norwich City game, the only top flight football team in the Eastern region.

Buses to Norwich: Journey Details

The city of Norwich, in the heart of Norfolk, is well served by local and regional buses, as well as several intercity buses. There are several direct buses to Norwich every day from London to Norwich, which depart every couple of hours and take about 3 hours to reach Norwich. Megabus run services from most corners of the country to Norwich, including direct services from Bristol and Cardiff. National Express also operates a number of direct buses, including the service from Cambridge to Norwich which runs up to 10 times each day.

Major Bus Stations in Norwich

Norwich Bus Station is located right in the heart of the old city centre between Queen's Road and Surrey Street. It's just a short 5-10 minute walk from the marketplace and The Castle Mall. The station building is closed at night, but there are some local, regional and national bus services running from the station into the small hours. Many buses also stop at Norwich International Airport, and a regular transfer service runs from the central bus station to the airport.

About Norwich

A Medieval city with a rich and interesting history, combined with a vibrant and cosmopolitan feel makes Norwich a great base for a short weekend trip. The city enjoys a prime location near the Broads National Park and the beautiful Norfolk coastline. Throughout its history, Norwich has been associated with art, literature and publishing, and a few years ago it even become England's first UNESCO City of Literature.