The distance between Lancaster and Norwich is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Norwich.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($525).
The distance between Lancaster and Norwich is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lancaster and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £445 ($525).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lancaster and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Lancaster and Norwich. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lancaster and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Lancaster and Norwich. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £445($525) | hourly | 833km (518 miles) |
Train to Shipley, Fly | 4h 20m | £465($550) | every 4 hours | 816km (507 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 55m | £300($355) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £160($190) | hourly | 557km (346 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 35m | £81($95) | every 3 hours | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £39($46) | 5 times a week | 501km (312 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £70($83) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
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