The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Bristol
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Bristol will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Norwich for Bristol every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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 coach and train for Norwich to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 297 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Norwich to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Bristol coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX490 · NX040 | On time 15:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 7h00 | 22:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
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![]() | 06:35 Norwich | 6h55 | 13:30 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Norwich | 6h45 | 13:30 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 Norwich | 6h50 | 16:20 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Norwich to Bristol.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Norwich to Bristol.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Norwich to Bristol.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Bristol
Buses from Norwich to Bristol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 297 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 297 km |
Average bus duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Norwich to BristolYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Bristol with National Express, Megabus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Norwich to Bristol
National Express buses connect the cities of Norwich and Bristol by bus and the fastest journey time is 6.5 hours. Passengers need to change buses in London at Victoria Bus Station where there is a suitable interval between connections. The earliest departure time from Norwich is shortly after 5:00 a.m. and buses from Norwich to Bristol run around every 2 hours until the early evening, when the final bus leaves Norwich around 6:20 p.m. The service runs 7 days a week and Norwich bus station is located on Queens Road while Bristol's bus and coach station is on Marlborough Street.
FAQs: Norwich to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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