How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Norwich is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 NorwichStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £440($520)
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Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Norwich is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Norwich is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Norwich, 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 Stoke on Trent and Norwich. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Norwich. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Norwich. The distance is around 272km (169 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 Stoke on Trent to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Norwich

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
£440($520)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 35m
£515($610)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 30m
£295($350)
hourly535km (332 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£120($145)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 45m
£64($76)
every 2 hours301km (187 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£30($35)
5 times a week337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£47($56)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich