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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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$129 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Edinburgh
How to get from Norwich to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C411118:52 AM5h35Norwich station (NRW)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
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C411118:52 AM5h35Norwich station (NRW)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
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C411118:52 AM5h35Norwich station (NRW)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
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Y1194410:52 AM5h36Norwich station (NRW)4:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
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C410649:51 AM5h43Norwich station (NRW)3:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
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Y1193211:52 AM5h40Norwich station (NRW)5:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way1 transfer
NX490 · NX5943:45 PM15h35Norwich, Bus Station7:20 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1781One-way1 transfer
NX490 · NX5943:20 PM16h00Norwich, University Of East Anglia7:20 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1781One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Edinburgh
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Edinburgh:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Edinburgh costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, east_midlands_trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
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