How to travel from Torquay to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Norwich is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Torquay to Norwich by train, 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 Exeter St Davids, Fly

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Norwich by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($440).

The distance between Torquay and Norwich is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Torquay and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £375 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Torquay and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Torquay and Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Torquay and Norwich. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

How do I get from Torquay to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Norwich

Transport options from Torquay to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
£375($440)
hourly450km (279 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£415($490)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train
4h 50m
£145($175)
hourly510km (317 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£56($66)
on demand491km (305 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