How to travel from Hull to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Norwich is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull to Norwich by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Doncaster then Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Hull to Norwich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Hull and Norwich is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hull and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Norwich is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Norwich. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster and Peterborough. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central and East Midlands Railways run train services between Hull and Norwich. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Hull and Norwich. We recommend that you drive to Norwich. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Hull and Norwich. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

How do I get from Hull to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Norwich

Transport options from Hull to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£58($69)
every 2 hours327km (203 miles)
Train via Grantham3h 25m
£58($69)
every 4 hours341km (212 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Norwich

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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