Trains to Norwich

Norwich Train Station acts as a major terminus and thoroughfare for passengers across the East of England; it also permits passengers to change stations for onward travel throughout the rest of the UK.

Norwich originally had three stations, but Norwich Train Station is now the only remaining one. It is sometimes colloquially called ‘Norwich Thorpe’ or ‘Thorpe’ station. The other two railways in Norwich were Norwich Victoria until its demolition in the 1970s and Norwich City Train Station, which was closed in 1959.

Norwich Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Friday: 4.45am – 8.45pm; Saturday: 4.45am – 8.45pm; Sunday: 6.45am – 8.45pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season ticketsat the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• Shops and hospitality.
• Post boxes, public Wi-Fi, and public telephones.
• 442 bicycle storage racks.

The station lies just a fifteen-minute walk east of the city centre. Head over Prince of Wales Road from the station and walk into the city. Alternatively, regular bus services stop at this station and serve routes throughout the city and surrounding towns and villages.

Norwich Train Station is the northern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line and approximately 114 miles from its western terminus at London Liverpool Street. It’s also the terminus of several other, secondary lines, including the Wherry Lines to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, the Breckland Line to Cambridge, and the Bittern Line to Sheringham.

London Liverpool Street to Norwich Train Station

It takes precisely one hour and forty-nine minutes to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich with Greater Anglia, which runs two trains per hour.

Cambridge to Norwich Train Station

The journey from Cambridge to Norwich takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes with Greater Anglia.

Ipswich to Norwich Train Station

Getting from Ipswich to Norwich takes around forty minutes with Greater Anglia.

Peterborough to Norwich Train Station

On average, getting from Peterborough to Norwich with East Midlands Railway takes about one hour and forty minutes.

Norwich Train Station is primarily operated by two train companies: Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway. Greater Anglia provides services to key destinations such as London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, and Ipswich, making it a vital link for commuters and travellers heading to these areas. East Midlands Railway operates on the Norwich to Liverpool line, connecting passengers to stations like Thetford and Liverpool Lime Street. This combination of services ensures that Norwich Train Station is a crucial hub for both regional and long-distance travel.

Norwich Train Station serves as the perfect starting point for exploring this grand city, described by playwright of An Inspector Calls, J.B. Priestley, who said of Norwich, “What a grand, higgledy-piggledy, sensible old place Norwich is!” he’s right in many ways. The city has enough churches for every Sunday, yet a new pub to visit for every day of the year. It has a long, old history, yet also possesses some of the best nightlife in East Anglia—a wonderful lattice of contradictions.

For first-time visitors and history enthusiasts, Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle are must-sees, both conveniently accessible from the Norwich Train Station. If you still want to see more medieval history, head to Elm Hill, with its long, winding cobblestone streets reminiscent of something from Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, or The Lord of the Rings. In 2012, the city was designated as England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. Celebrate its literary fame by visiting The Theatre Royal, which dates back to the 18th century, or visit Norwich Book Festival, which is usually held in October.

Did someone say nightlife? Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten. For a pint or two, explore the pubs on the city's older north side or the Golden Triangle in the west. Fancy a cocktail? Head to St Benedict Street and Norwich Lanes. For nightclubs, Prince of Wales Road is ideal. A kebab on the way home is optional. Conveniently, all these vibrant spots are near Norwich Train Station, ensuring easy access.

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What is the postcode for Norwich Train Station?

The full address for the station is Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF.

How many train stations are there in Norwich?

There is only one train station in Norwich: Norwich Train Station.

How long does it take to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?

On average, it takes around one hour and forty-nine minutes to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.