In general, the UK's transportation system can be one of the most effective in the world. It removes any concerns from the minds of students travelling anywhere in the United Kingdom. The city is effectively connected to all central transportation systems, conveniently accessible and within walking distance of all universities. We have included the city’s major public transportation systems and their average fares to assist you. Students should know that these fares may differ from peak to off-peak hours.
1. Bus: The city's bus network operates around the clock, with over 100 buses travelling up and down the city. Students can catch buses from Norwich Bus Station near the City Centre that connects to all of the UK's national roadways. The average bus fare is roughly £1.50 per day. You can also purchase an 'Oyster Card' bus pass, significantly decreasing local transportation costs. The city's central Norwich Bus Station is ideally located off Surrey Street and Queens Road and is operated by First, Megabus, National Express, Sanders Coaches, and Konectbus.
2. Trains - The Great Eastern Main Line terminates at Norwich Railway Station, where travellers can travel around two hours from Norwich to London Liverpool Street. Breckland, which travels to Cambridge, and the Wherry Line, which travels to Great Yarmouth, are additional lines that depart from the station. East Midlands Trains also runs a frequent service with stops in Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, and Liverpool Lime Street. The city centre is about a 10-minute walk from the railway station. However, several buses stop outside with direct routes to the Norwich university and the city centre and connections to the airport.
3. Cycling - Cycling is another option for getting around the city's neighbourhoods. You can visit the city's upscale riding destinations, such as the city's renowned Elm Hill and Wroxham Barns Fun Park. Due to the city’s small size, many students opt to commute by bicycle, taking advantage of the city's constantly increasing network of bike lanes. The nearby Earlham Road, which connects UEA with the city centre, has recently been renovated to provide it with wide cycle lanes over most of its length.