Train travel to Norwich guide

Norwich railway station, originally known as Norwich Thorpe, opened in 1844. It serves as the northern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line in eastern England, providing services to the cathedral city of Norwich in Norfolk. The station has six platforms and offers services to major destinations such as Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Sheringham.

Additionally, Norwich railway station is the terminus for several secondary lines, including the Breckland Line to Cambridge and the Bittern Line to Sheringham. Riverside Entertainment, just a short walk from the station, provides an array of restaurants, bars, cinemas, and shops, making it a great place for visitors to relax and enjoy. Don't miss the nearby Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery either, located just a short distance from the station, which offers a fascinating collection of art, archaeology, and local history.

Which train companies run trains to Norwich?

London Overground, CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink and East Midlands Railway all provide services to and from Norwich for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Norwich's opening hours?

You can expect Norwich to be open between the hours of 0:01 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Norwich

Norwich has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Norwich?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Norwich include London, London Liverpool Street, Stratford (London), Cambridge and Manchester. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Norwich live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Norwich, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Norwich to Stansted Airport15:231h 57mGreater AngliaOn time
Norwich to London Liverpool Street15:301h 49mGreater AngliaOn time
Norwich to Great Yarmouth15:3633mGreater AngliaOn time
Norwich to Sheringham15:451hGreater AngliaOn time
Norwich to Sheffield15:483h 51mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Lowestoft to Norwich15:3235mGreater AngliaOn time
Sheringham to Norwich15:4054mGreater AngliaOn time
Stansted Airport to Norwich15:431h 57mGreater AngliaOn time
London Liverpool Street to Norwich15:461h 47mGreater AngliaOn time
Great Yarmouth to Norwich15:5538mGreater AngliaOn time

Station Details

Address

Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 04:45:00 until 20:45:00

Saturday open from 04:45:00 until 20:45:00

Sunday open from 06:45:00 until 20:45:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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