London to Norwich by train
Norwich lies 158 km (98 mi) north-east of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 193 km (120 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 143,135 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Norwich Victoria railway station, Norwich City railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | NR2–NR99 |
Where to book trains from London to Norwich
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Staying in Norwich
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Common questions
How far is Norwich from London?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 193 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Norwich by train?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Norwich?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.