How to travel from Colchester to Norwich, United Kingdom
The distance between Colchester and Norwich is around 96km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Norwich → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Norwich.
- Duration1hr
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£30($35)
Greater Anglia
Taxi
Take a taxi to Norwich.
- Duration1h 15m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£135($160)
Five & Five Fours
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Norwich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colchester to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1hr.
The distance between Colchester and Norwich is around 96km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Colchester and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Norwich. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Colchester and Norwich with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.
Greater Anglia run train services between Colchester and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Colchester and Norwich. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Norwich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1hr | £30($35) | hourly | 102km (63 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 15m | £135($160) | on demand | 96km (60 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £17($20) | on demand | 96km (60 miles) |
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Train operators
Greater Anglia
Airports near Norwich
The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Norwich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Norwich
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Norwich