The distance between Leeds and Norwich is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds to Norwich by train, bus and car. 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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Take the bus to Birmingham New Street Station and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Leeds to Norwich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Leeds and Norwich is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Leeds and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Norwich. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds 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 2h 50m.
LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Leeds and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Leeds and Norwich. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham New Street Station and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Leeds and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Leeds and Norwich. The distance is around 273km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £47($56) | hourly | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £31($37) | 5 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £31($37) | on demand | 273km (169 miles) |
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The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.