How to travel from Swansea to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Norwich is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea 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.

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Train to Bridgend, Fly

Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £420($500)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Norwich Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance458km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8hrs. 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 £420 ($500).

The distance between Swansea and Norwich is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Swansea and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £420 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Swansea and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Swansea and Norwich. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Swansea and Norwich. The distance is around 458km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Swansea to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Norwich

Transport options from Swansea to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bridgend, Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
£420($500)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£390($460)
hourly917km (570 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£140($165)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£18($21)
5 times a day506km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£52($62)
on demand458km (284 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