How to get to Plymouth from Norwich

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Compare coach, train and flight for Norwich to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 452 km

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£53

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£189

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10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

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6h 2m

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5h 32m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Norwich to Plymouth

How to get to Plymouth from Norwich by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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train

The best way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greater Anglia
05:305h40
Norwich
11:10Plymouth
£2381One-way
2 changes

Cheapest

Greater Anglia
05:305h40
Norwich
11:10Plymouth
£2381One-way
2 changes

Fastest

Greater Anglia
05:305h40
Norwich
11:10Plymouth
£2381One-way
2 changes

Other options

Greater Anglia
06:305h44
Norwich
12:14Plymouth
£2381One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Norwich to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Plymouth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Norwich and Plymouth including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £63.

A coach is £418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £462.

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Coach takes on average 9h 35m.

The Norwich to Plymouth distance is approximately 452 km.
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Plymouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Plymouth as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Plymouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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