How to travel from Norwich to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and York is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich to York 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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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to York.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £340($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Peterborough Queensgate Bus Stn then take the train to York.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance289km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and York

There are several options for getting from Norwich to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Norwich and York is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Norwich and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and York. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to York. 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 55m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Norwich and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Norwich and York. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to York. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to York. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

How do I get from Norwich to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and York

Transport options from Norwich to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£48($57)
hourly315km (195 miles)
Train via Sheffield4h 50m
£95($110)
every 2 hours383km (238 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£340($400)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 45m
£25($30)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£33($39)
on demand289km (179 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York