It takes an average of 5h 12m to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich by train, over a distance of around 184 miles (296 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich and tickets for this journey start from £37 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:53 | |
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Last train | 22:48 | |
Departure station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
Arrival station | Norwich | |
Journey time | From 4h 2m | |
Distance | 184 miles (296 km) | |
Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £37 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
There are no direct trains running from Bristol to Norwich. Your quickest route would be to go from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington, from there, take the London Underground to London Liverpool Street station and catch your train to Norwich.
From Bristol to Paddington, you'll travel on a Great Western Railway train. These trains all come with First Class carriages, a buffet car or at-seat buffet cart service and a quiet zone.
For information on the second leg of your journey, visit our Greater Anglia page.
The train from Bristol to Norwich takes you through the North Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills, before heading to the Thetford Forest Park on your last train towards Norwich. Make sure you grab a window seat so you don't miss out on these great views.
The average journey time by train between Bristol Temple Meads and Norwich is 5 hours and 12 minutes, with around 64 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich. Travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich leaves at 03:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich leaves at 22:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Norwich cover a distance of around 184 miles (296 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Norwich to Bristol Temple Meads.
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