How to travel from Welshpool to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Norwich is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 NorwichWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Wilmslow, Fly

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £480($570)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Ely and then to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).

The distance between Welshpool and Norwich is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Welshpool and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Norwich is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Ely. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Welshpool and Norwich. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Welshpool and Norwich. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Park St and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Welshpool and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Welshpool and Norwich. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Welshpool to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Norwich

Transport options from Welshpool to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Wilmslow, Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
£480($570)
every 2 hours854km (531 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£325($385)
every 2 hours801km (498 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£125($145)
every 2 hours381km (237 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
£26($31)
5 times a week378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£62($73)
on demand355km (221 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