How to Travel from London to Norwich
The beautiful County town and managerial centre of the Norfolk, Norwich, which is now located at the bank of River Wensum, was once the major port of England in early centuries. In 11th century, the city was regarded as the second largest after London. Although it still covers an extensive area, the current population has spread into suburban areas of north, west and east. Technically, it lies 105 miles away from London and used to take about two hours to reach depending upon the type of transport that is being used. Although you can travel by car, bus or train, your own conveyance will be the best option as you can take M11 and A11 for travelling straight to Norwich.
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Travel By Car
Car is always a convenient mode of travel for families, tourists and those who can afford it or have one. It is also an easy mode of transport to move from London to Norwich. The total distance between the cities is about 115 miles and can be covered in about 2 hours and 30 minutes but it depends on the route you choose. Among the two available routes M11 and A11 is the shortest with 115 miles that will take about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Also, if you are not familiar with the route, check out the detailed Driving Directions from London to Norwich.
If you do not have your own vehicle, you hire one from various available car hiring services in London.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Sixt Car Hire London Bow
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Travel By Bus
Bus is indeed one of the cheapest way to travel but it can also take more time than own conveyance because it makes some stops during the trip. However, there are some direct bus services that can take you to your destination in 2 hours and 25 minutes, just minutes later than your own vehicle. Still, you will have to buy a ticket on the bus station or book it online in advance to save time. Remember every bus service has its own fare, route, and facilities, so you should choose the bus service keeping your plan of journey in mind.
Visit National Express Website
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Travel by Train
Train is the third convenient way to travel for this destination. It takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes to reach Norwich. However, the time may vary depending upon your station in London. Stations available in North East of London used to take less time to reach Norwich as compared to stations available in other parts of the city. In the same way, the fare and timetable depends on the station from where you are starting your journey. So, you should check the time table and fares with the Transport for London.
Visit Transport for London Website.
Additionally, you can get travel information of the station from where you want to start your journey.
Click to visit National Rail Enquireis Website
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Travel by Air
You can also travel to Norwich by Air. For this, you will need to book a flight from any of the airports available in London, your local travel agent can help you in this matter or you can also use farecompare and cheap flights websites. If you take any flight, do make sure whether it will take you directly to the Norwich International Airport.
Visit Cheap Flights Website
Visit FareCompare Website
