How to travel from Wells to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Norwich is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells 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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Fly

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £485($575)
Operated byKLM+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Wells to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £485 ($575).

The distance between Wells and Norwich is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wells and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Norwich is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £485 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wells and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Wells and Norwich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Wells and Norwich. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wells and Norwich. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Norwich (NWI) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Wells to Norwich. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wells to Norwich typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Norwich (NWI).

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 Wells and Norwich. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Norwich

Transport options from Wells to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 40m
£485($575)
5 times a day815km (506 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£400($470)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, Fly4h 55m
£590($700)
5 times a day927km (576 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly4h 60m
£340($400)
5 times a day877km (545 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
£95($115)
5 times a day994km (618 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£135($160)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£15($18)
5 times a day408km (253 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£68($80)
on demand388km (241 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