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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £228.
Distance: 550 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£228 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Penzance to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to Norwich:
A coach is £175 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to Norwich costing on average £228.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (7h 26m by train vs 7h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £228 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Norwich from Penzance by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Penzance to Norwich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Norwich are Cambridge, London, Ipswich and Colchester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Norwich on Omio.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Ipswich is one of England’s oldest towns, known for its waterfront and maritime past. Its medieval streets, parks and Suffolk atmosphere make it feel historic yet lived-in.
Colchester is an Essex city known as Britain’s oldest recorded town, with Roman roots and a prominent castle. Its historic core, modern cultural venues and easy-going atmosphere make it well suited to a relaxed visit.
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This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to Norwich:
A coach is £175 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to Norwich costing on average £228.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penzance and Norwich as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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