How to travel from Barnstaple to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Norwich is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £550($650)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Norwich.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £550 ($650).

The distance between Barnstaple and Norwich is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Barnstaple and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £550 ($650).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Norwich. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Barnstaple and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Norwich. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Norwich. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Norwich

Transport options from Barnstaple to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
£550($650)
every 2 hours966km (600 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 55m
£655($775)
every 2 hours1,080km (671 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£140($165)
hourly532km (330 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
£36($43)
5 times a week571km (355 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station9h 50m
£18($21)
once daily535km (332 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£86($100)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich