How to travel from Worcester to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Norwich is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Worcester 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 NorwichWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £295($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train via Birmingham New Street

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Norwich Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).

The distance between Worcester and Norwich is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Worcester and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Norwich is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Norwich. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester 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 15m.

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London Midland, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Worcester and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Worcester and Norwich. We recommend that you drive to Norwich. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Worcester and Norwich. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Norwich

Transport options from Worcester to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
£295($345)
hourly743km (462 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly4h 10m
£510($605)
every 3 hours891km (553 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
3h 60m
£90($105)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Train4h 15m
£105($125)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 45m
£23($27)
5 times a week307km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($62)
on demand300km (186 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