London Liverpool Street to Norwich Trains From £9.00*

It takes just under two hours to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich with Greater Anglia. On your journey, you’ll leave Liverpool Street in north-west London heading east. You’ll pass through Suffolk and Essex, and then dart towards Norwich in Norfolk.

Greater Anglia runs services that span Greater London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and parts of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Departing from London Liverpool Street

London Liverpool Street is the UK’s busiest railway station and is located in the City of London, one of the world’s top business and financial centres, as its many skyscraper buildings can attest to. It’s an effortlessly easy and convenient station to reach, as many commuters use this station daily to get to work from around London and neighbouring regions like Suffolk, Kent, and Hertfordshire.

Liverpool Street has its own dedicated London Underground Station, making it incredibly simple to get to. It runs on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines, and its Overground station serves the Elizabeth and Waterloo & City lines. Some buses and taxis also regularly serve Liverpool Street and are located immediately outside the station’s main exit.

Greater Anglia, C2C, Elizabeth line, London Overground, and Stansted Express operate from Liverpool Street, providing connections to destinations like Cambridge, Southend, and Stansted Airport, ensuring comprehensive travel options for passengers.

Main stops

When travelling with Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, there are six stations along the route. These stations are Chelmsford, Colchester, Manningtree, Ipswich, Stowmarket, and Diss. Although it’s worth considering that these stations might change due to weather, faults, or engineering works, it’s worth checking before you depart.

To buy cheap train tickets, it's best to get them early on sites like TrainPal. If you have a Railcard, you’ll get an even bigger discount.

Arriving at Norwich

Norwich is also the eastern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line, operated by Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway, which links Norwich with London Liverpool Street. The station is also a major thoroughfare for passengers travelling across the East of England.

After you leave the station, you can walk into the city centre via Prince of Wales Road. You could, otherwise, take a taxi or hop on the 25 or 35 bus into the city centre instead.

Norwich is a city that’s brimming with things to do. For history aficionados, Norwich Cathedral, Castle, and the area of Elm Hill offer a glimpse of what life was like during the city’s Medieval period. But if you’ve come to Norwich in search of more earthly desires, the city’s nightlife is some of the best in the UK. If you’re looking for a pub crawl, head over to the city’s North Side or the Golden Triangle in the city’s west end. For nightclubs, try the Prince of Wales Road.

Greater Anglia train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: A London Liverpool Street to Norwich First-Class ticket grants you access to a First-Class carriage, spacious seating, larger tables, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary weekday snacks and beverages.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

• Luggage: You can bring a maximum of three items of luggage. This includes two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead and other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, book early.
• Children: For children under 5, travel is free, and those between 5 and 15 receive a 50% fare reduction. Using TrainPal to book in advance guarantees family seating. The Family & Friends Railcard can reduce family ticket costs by up to one-third.
• Passenger Assist: Supports journey planning, train selection, scheduling, and ticket purchasing. Assists with boarding and alighting (including ramps and sight guidance), navigating stations and platforms, and safely handling up to three pieces of luggage. Provides advice on available facilities on board and at stations.

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