How to travel from Norwich to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Liverpool is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Liverpool 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Liverpool.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).

The distance between Norwich and Liverpool is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Norwich and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Liverpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Norwich and Liverpool with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 30m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Norwich and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Norwich and Liverpool. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Birmingham New Street Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Norwich and Liverpool. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Norwich and Liverpool. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Liverpool

Transport options from Norwich to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
£290($345)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£215($250)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£145($175)
hourly498km (310 miles)
Train to Liverpool Lime Street5h 30m
£68($80)
every 3 hours406km (252 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
£30($35)
5 times a week426km (265 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£46($55)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool