You can get from Norwich to London by train, bus or flight.
To get from Norwich to London on 21 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 97 miles (157 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £7 - £65 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £7 • 3 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £65 • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Greater Anglia |
Travel 97 miles (157 km) by coach or train between Norwich and London. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £7. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or Greater Anglia among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Norwich to London.
Norwich, the administrative centre of the county of Norfolk, is located on the River Wensum some 159 kilometres northeast of London. Travel between Norwich and London is fast and convenient via daily coach and train services. Norwich also has an airport but no direct flights to London are available.
Return journeys from London to Norwich are also available.
National Express offers multiple trips throughout the day departing from Norwich (Eaton) bus station at regular intervals and terminating at London's Victoria Coach Station. Most are direct and the fastest journey stops at Mildenhall and Newmarket. Other services stop at Norwich (Thickthorn Park and Ride), Hethersett, Wymondham, Attleborough, Thetford and London Stratford. Megabus also offers four trips daily to London Victoria with coaches making one call at the University of East Anglia.
Abellio Greater Anglia (GA) trains connect Norwich (NRW) and London Liverpool Street (LST) with frequent daily services. Trains call at Ipswich and many also stop at Colchester. Some services also call at a range of intermediate stations including Stowmarket, Manningtree, Chelmsford, Shenfield and Stratford International. Standard and first class tickets are available. Trains that run at less busy times are eligible for off-peak rates. GA trains from Norwich to London feature buffet cars and onboard Wifi.
Norwich has its own airport (NWI) located just 4.86 kilometres from the city centre. However, no direct flights to London are offered. A number of flights connect Norwich Airport with London City Airport (LCI) but each involves a lengthy stopover. The result is an overall longer travelling time than that of the bus.
There are 2 travel options from Norwich to London: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Norwich to London is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £7 compared to other travel options to London:
A coach journey is usually £57 less than a journey to London by train, which costs on average £65 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Norwich to London is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
Other travel options from Norwich to London can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 3 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 97 miles (157 km) from Norwich to London.
The average frequency per day from Norwich to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Norwich to London as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Norwich to London:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Norwich to London with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this trip.
Before travelling from Norwich to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Norwich to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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