How to travel from York to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Norwich is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from York 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

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Peterborough then take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance287km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Norwich

There are several options for getting from York to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between York and Norwich is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from York and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Norwich. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from York to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between York and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 York and Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 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 York and Norwich. The distance is around 287km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

How do I get from York to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Norwich

Transport options from York to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£48($57)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Train via Sheffield4h 15m
£89($105)
every 3 hours364km (226 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 25m
£285($340)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 25m
£25($30)
hourly315km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£33($39)
on demand287km (179 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