Travel by Train FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norwich railway station?

Norwich railway station is located in the Riverside district on Thorpe Road.

The station is approximately a 10-minute walk from Norwich Castle and the city centre.

Norwich Station
Station Approach
Norwich
Norfolk
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Can I get a taxi from Norwich railway station?

Yes. There is a taxi rank at Norwich railway station.

Can I catch a bus from Norwich railway station?

Yes. You can catch buses to Norwich city centre just outside the railway station at bus stops on Thorpe Road.

First Bus’ routes 25 links the train station with the city centre and University of East Anglia, while the 35 links the train station to Norwich Airport.

Where can I travel to Norwich from on the train?

Norwich is a well-connected city via the railway station and can be reached from several other cities and towns.

You can catch direct trains to Norwich from:

London – Norwich (1h 53min)
Cambridge – Norwich (1h 20min)
Nottingham – Norwich (1h 20min)
Peterborough – Norwich (1h 30min)
Ipswich – Norwich (44min)

How much do trains to Norwich cost?

Train tickets vary depending on the day of the week and time of day you are travelling, with Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets providing the best value.

Please visit Greater Anglia’s and East Midlands Railways’ websites for more detailed information.

What day trips can I do from Norwich on the train?

You can easily reach the Norfolk coast and the Broads National Park within an hour. You can catch the following trains for a great day out:

Hoveton & Wroxham (The Broads National Park) 
18 minutes

Great Yarmouth (Coast)
32 minutes

Cromer (Coast)
45 minutes

Sheringham (Coast)
1 hour