Getting to Norwich by Bus, Ferry & Coach

Low cost travel with time to enjoy the scenery with someone else in the driving seat.


Take a budget break to Norwich by bus or coach from around the UK. Or why not visit from further afield via Norwich’s closest port Harwich by ferry from the Netherlands? You can even sail with your four-legged friend!

For frequently asked questions, check out our Visiting Norwich FAQs.

Travelling by Coach

National Express coaches operate services all over the UK and to and from the continent (Eurolines) from Norwich. You’ll also find affordable journeys from Norwich to London with Flixbus.

Top tips: buy in advance to save money, book online for the best deals and take advantage of deals for students, groups and travel passes!

Travelling by Bus

There are several bus companies operating services locally to Norwich:, including FirstKonectbusSanders, Central Connect and Simonds.

You can explore Norfolk thanks to weekly, monthly and 10-trip passes with different companies. Travel Norfolk Fusion tickets allow travel with all bus companies operating in Norfolk.

Travelling by Ferry

The nearest ferry port to Norwich is Harwich, with routes from Holland (Netherlands) operating 12 times per week and taking between 6 and 7 hours.

From Harwich, Norwich is just 2 hours by car and 1hr 20 minutes by train with one change. And if you want to travel with your four-legged friend, pets can travel in your vehicle or in one of the on-board kennels- just remember to pre-book!

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