How to get to Plymouth from Norwich

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Compare train, coach 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 an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £504.

Distance: 452 km

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Driving

£53

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Cheapest

£111

Average Price

£504

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£88

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 28m

Average total duration

9h 58m

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30m

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5h 41m

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5h 11m

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6h 15m

Average total duration

4h 15m

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6h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

Loganair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is a coach with an average price of £53.

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

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £111.

A coach is £452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £504.

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 15m.

Coach takes on average 10h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Norwich and Plymouth including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £36. The journey takes 9h 58m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Norwich to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National Express
    5:359h50
    Norwich
    15:25Plymouth
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    5:359h50
    Norwich
    15:25Plymouth
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    15:559h35
    Norwich
    1:30Plymouth
    £611One-way
    0 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 train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is a coach with an average price of £53.

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

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £111.

A coach is £452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average £504.

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 15m.

Coach takes on average 10h 28m.

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 4 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 train, coach 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 Loganair to go to Plymouth by flight.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus 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, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Norwich to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To fully experience Plymouth's historic sites, waterfront attractions, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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