Norwich to Great Yarmouth Trains From £8.95*

The sole operator on this short hop across Norfolk, Greater Anglia runs direct services from Norwich to Great Yarmouth in around 30 minutes with regular departures throughout the day.

What amenities are there in Greater Anglia Standard Class?

With free Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout, Greater Anglia's modern fleet makes for a comfortable journey. Power and USB sockets are also available at most seats, along with overhead luggage racks and table seating on selected services.

Is there a Greater Anglia First Class option?

There is no First Class service available on this route, but with a journey time of just 30 minutes, Standard Class makes for a perfectly comfortable ride.

How much luggage can you take on Greater Anglia trains?

There is ample room for luggage on Greater Anglia trains. Larger cases are best stored in the dedicated racks at the ends of carriages, while overhead storage and the space beneath your seat handle smaller bags comfortably.

Is there food and drink on Greater Anglia trains?

There is no café bar on this service. At around 30 minutes, the journey is short enough that most passengers won't need refreshments on board, but Norwich station has a café and shops if you'd like to pick something up before departing.

At around just 20 miles, the journey from Norwich to Great Yarmouth is quick and easy, but it’s worth knowing a little more about both stations before you travel. Here are a few station tips and platform shortcuts to help the trip go smoothly at both ends.

Norwich: Getting to the Platform

• The Platform Tip: All platforms are on ground level, with step-free access throughout. Services for Great Yarmouth depart from Platforms 4, 5 or 6, the dedicated rural service platforms at the far end of the concourse. 
• Pre-Departure: The station has refreshments and shops on the concourse, along with free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Drop-off and paid parking can be found on Station Approach right outside, with bus stops nearby for connections into the city centre.

Onboard trains from Norwich to Great Yarmouth

The train heads east from Norwich into one of England's most distinctive landscapes, with the flat, open terrain of the Norfolk Broads gradually appearing on both sides.

• The View Alert: Sit on the left-hand side heading east for the best views of the Norfolk Broads. Reed beds and open water begin to appear after Brundall, with the wide Norfolk sky stretching out as the train crosses the marshes towards the coast.
• Key Landmarks: The drainage windmills scattered across the Broads horizon are among the most characteristic sights on the route, built in the 19th century to pump water from the low-lying marshes. The mill at Berney Arms is visible from the train on the approach to Great Yarmouth, one of the tallest of its kind in Norfolk.

Arriving at Great Yarmouth

The terminus for services from Norwich, Great Yarmouth station sits on Acle New Road on the western fringe of the town, a short walk from the town centre and within easy reach of the seafront. 

• The Acle New Road Exit: The main exit opens onto Acle New Road, with the town centre just a 10-minute walk to the east. Bus stops nearby connect to the seafront, holiday parks and the wider town.
• Onward Travel: Much of Great Yarmouth can be easily reached on foot from the station. The Market Place is around 10 minutes' walk away, while the seafront and beach are roughly 15 to 20 minutes on foot. Taxis are available outside the main entrance for longer journeys across town.