How to travel from Edinburgh to Norwich, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Norwich is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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.
👋 Also check out Norwich → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Norwich (NWI).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£205($240)
Loganair
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street then take the train to Norwich.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Norwich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Edinburgh and Norwich is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Edinburgh and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Norwich is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Norwich. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Edinburgh and Norwich. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Norwich. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Norwich (NWI). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Norwich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Loganair fly between Edinburgh and Norwich. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Norwich (NWI). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Edinburgh to Norwich typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Norwich. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Norwich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 15m | £205($240) | every 2 hours | 491km (305 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 669km (416 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 10m | £215($255) | hourly | 738km (458 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Fly | 4h 30m | £290($340) | every 3 hours | 775km (481 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 45m | £175($210) | hourly | 744km (463 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £95($110) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 7h 15m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 709km (441 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 40m | £68($80) | once daily | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | £64($76) | on demand | 560km (348 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Norwich
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
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