How to travel from Perth to Norwich, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Norwich is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Perth 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.
👋 Also check out Norwich → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£62($73)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Norwich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 12h 25m. 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 £300 ($355).
The distance between Perth and Norwich is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Perth and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Norwich. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Perth and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Perth and Norwich. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Perth and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Norwich. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Norwich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 45m | £300($355) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 55m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 743km (461 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 55m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5hrs | £220($260) | hourly | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 30m | £185($215) | hourly | 815km (506 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 5h 40m | £210($250) | hourly | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6h 5m | £195($230) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £95($115) | hourly | 730km (454 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 8h 55m | £200($240) | every 3 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | £62($73) | 5 times a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £77($90) | on demand | 678km (421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Norwich
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Norwich
The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Norwich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Norwich
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Norwich