How to travel from Norwich to Edinburgh

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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

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Cheapest

6h 10m

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5h 40m

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30m

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13h 22m

Average total duration

12h 52m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Norwich to Edinburgh

How to get from Norwich to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Norwich to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands RailwayY12447+London North Eastern RailwayC41111
    8:52 AM5h35
    Norwich station (NRW)
    2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12447+London North Eastern RailwayC41111
    8:52 AM5h35
    Norwich station (NRW)
    2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12447+London North Eastern RailwayC41111
    8:52 AM5h35
    Norwich station (NRW)
    2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayY12451+London North Eastern RailwayY11944
    10:52 AM5h36
    Norwich station (NRW)
    4:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12449+London North Eastern RailwayC41064
    9:51 AM5h43
    Norwich station (NRW)
    3:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12453+London North Eastern RailwayY11932
    11:52 AM5h40
    Norwich station (NRW)
    5:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX490 · NX594
    3:45 PM15h35
    Norwich, Bus Station
    7:20 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX490 · NX594
    3:20 PM16h00
    Norwich, University Of East Anglia
    7:20 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 50m.

The distance from Norwich to Edinburgh is approximately 292 miles (471 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Edinburgh is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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