The average train between Birmingham and Norwich takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Norwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Norwich at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Norwich station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Birmingham to Norwich train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Norwich train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Birmingham to Norwich train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Birmingham and Norwich is 216.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Norwich via Ely in around 3h 41m.