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.
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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Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Liverpool.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £290($345) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £215($250) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £145($175) | hourly | 498km (310 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street | 5h 30m | £68($80) | every 3 hours | 406km (252 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £30($35) | 5 times a week | 426km (265 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 405km (252 miles) |
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