Trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich
Greater Anglia offers regular and direct trains from London to Norwich.
Greater Anglia now offers trains that take just 1 hour 53 minutes to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich. Trains leave roughly every 30 minutes* and on average, taking just under 2 hours to get to Norwich. Tickets start from £10, you won't find a cheaper fare anywhere else, but in the unlikely event you do find a cheaper deal, we will refund the difference with our online price promise.
What we are doing to keep you safe:
- We're continuing to clean and sanitise our trains and stations
- Ventilation – air conditioning on all our new trains and some old trains sucks in fresh air every six to nine minutes. Other trains have opening windows. On all trains, doors opening at stations lets more air in.
Try walking down the platform or train, as there are often fewer people further down the train.
If you are still nervous about travelling on busier trains, you can use our less busy trains tool on our website for help with finding a train with fewer passengers.
If you’re at the station, a member of staff will be able to advise you about a quieter alternative. If you’re at an unstaffed station just press the help button on the ticket machine and one of our customer service staff at Norwich will be able to advise you.
We’d like you to carry on wearing a face covering if you can when you’re on busy trains and stations, please. Government advice is still to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed places.
Thank you to all our customers who wear their face coverings when travelling with us. It’s a simple way for us all to keep each other safe.
For full information on latest face coverings advice, visit the Government's website.
- We're cleaning and sanitising our trains and stations, paying particular attention to high touch areas such as push buttons, door handles and grab rails.
- We're carrying out turnaround cleaning inside trains at terminus stations throughout the day. This includes high touch point areas such as grab rails and washroom surfaces.
- We’re using fogging guns with a fine mist of disinfectant for train cleaning in depots.
Yes, we have hand sanitiser available at all staffed stations and we're keeping soap and water topped up in our toilets on stations and trains so you can wash your hands. It’s a good idea to carry your own small bottle of hand sanitiser with you.
Practising good hygiene will help yourself and others.
We continue high levels of cleaning and paying attention to high touch areas on our vehicles. When appropriate, we have created a ‘bubble’ around our drivers in order to reduce their own risk and the risk of all passengers on the rail replacement bus. In some cases, operators have even installed clear barriers to reduce risk.
All travellers are encouraged to wear face coverings on rail replacement.
Have Questions? Read Our FAQ Below
How much is a train ticket from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
Ticket prices start at just £10, you won't find a cheaper ticket anywhere else. Prices differ depending on off-peak/peak travel times and whether you have a railcard. Season tickets are also available.
Where does the London Liverpool Street to Norwich train stop?
The London Liverpool Street to Norwich train stops at the following stations:
- Stratford
- Shenfield
- Chelmsford
- Witham
- Colchester
- Manningtree
- Ipswich
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Diss
- Norwich
The stops will differ depending on the service as there are ‘faster services’ that skip certain stops.
What time does the first train leave from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
The first train departs London Liverpool Street station for Norwich at 05:06 Monday to Friday, 05:34 on Saturday and 08:30 on Sunday
What time does the last train leave from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
The last train departs London Liverpool Street station for Norwich at 23:30 every day.
Is there Wi-Fi on the London Liverpool Street to Norwich train?
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi on your Mainline intercity service so you can catch up with your boxsets, update your social media or do last minute preparation for a meeting.
How long does it take to get from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
The average journey time between London Liverpool Street and Norwich is 1 hour 53 minutes, depending on the number of stops. The fastest Journey between London Liverpool Street and Norwich is only 1 hour 40 minutes.
Is it possible to book assistance for my journey from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
Yes, customers can request assisted travel through our assisted travel contact form. Please give a minimum of 12 hours' notice.
You can also give us a call on:
- Telephone: 0800 028 2878 (free of charge), Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Textphone and Minicom: 18001 0800 028 287
What is the distance between London and Norwich?
The distance between London and Norwich is 115 miles (185 km).
How many trains per day are there from London Liverpool Street to Norwich?
There are approximately 33 trains between London Liverpool Street and Norwich Monday to Friday, 32 on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. This may vary on bank holidays.
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Season Tickets
If you travel from London to Norwich often then it may be worth considering a season ticket especially if you travel 3 or more days. Use this season ticket calculator to find out what you can save when you buy a season ticket for London to Norwich.
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If you’re looking for the reverse journey, take a look at trains from Norwich to London here
Station Information
London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street is a busy commuter station located in the north-eastern corner of the City of London. This station is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Central tube lines, so is easy to get to on the underground. There are also buses located outside the station. (All London buses have step free access.)
This station has plenty of public toilets, multiple ticket machines and a waiting room at this station. There is also a range of places to eat and drink, including a McDonalds, Leon and a WHSmith.
Ticket office opening hours
- Monday 03:10 - 01:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
See further information on London Liverpool Street station here.
Norwich
Norwich’s central railway station is within walking distance of the city centre, cultural and historic quarters. Norwich station also connects passengers with many services across the East of England and beyond. The station itself has various amenities including free public toilets, a visitor car park, cycle storage and self-service ticket machines. There is also a selection of shops and cafes.
Ticket office opening hours:
- Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45
- Saturday 04:45 - 20:45
- Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
See further information on Norwich train station here.
London Liverpool Street
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi
- Seated area available
Norwich
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Car park
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi