The distance between Bradford and Norwich is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bradford 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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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich.
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Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).
The distance between Bradford and Norwich is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (149 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bradford and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Norwich. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Norwich. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford 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 7h 50m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bradford and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bradford and Norwich. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and arrive at Norwich (NWI) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bradford to Norwich. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bradford to Norwich typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and and arrive into Norwich (NWI).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Norwich. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £52($61) | hourly | 325km (202 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 3h 50m | £54($64) | 5 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £440($520) | every 30 mins | 727km (452 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £445($530) | hourly | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £35($42) | 5 times a week | 477km (296 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £49($58) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Grand Central
The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.