How long is the drive?

About 6 hours via the M4 and M11.

Yes, the city center is compact.

National Express operates direct coaches from Swansea to Norwich.

Burry Port

Norwich

Train Driving

Burry Port to Norwich

Updated: 30 May 2026

The journey from Burry Port to Norwich is a long-distance trip covering approximately 450 km. By train, you will travel to Swansea, then to London Paddington, transfer to London Liverpool Street, and take a Greater Anglia train to Norwich. Driving involves taking the M4, M25, and M11 motorways. Expect a travel time of around 7 hours by rail. The drive is long and subject to traffic near London. This route connects the Welsh coast with the historic city of Norwich in East Anglia.

Total Distance: Driving distance 450 km, straight-line air distance 380 km.

Fastest Way

Driving, taking approximately 6 hours under normal traffic conditions.

Cheapest Way

Train, if booked as an Advance ticket well in advance.

Compare Burry Port to Norwich Routes

	Train Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	7 hours	6 hours
Avg Price	80-150 GBP	80-120 GBP fuel
Operator	Great Western Railway / Greater Anglia	N/A
Route	Burry Port to Swansea, Swansea to London Paddington, transfer to Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street to Norwich.	M4 to M25, then M11 and A11 to Norwich.
Tip	The transfer between Paddington and Liverpool Street is best done via the Elizabeth Line.	The A11 is a major road; expect some traffic near the city outskirts.

Travel Tips

London Transfer
Allow at least 60 minutes for the transfer between Paddington and Liverpool Street.
Train Booking
Use the Trainline app to monitor for delays on the Greater Anglia line.
Parking
Use the Castle Mall car park for easy access to the city center.
Traffic
The M25 can be very busy; check live traffic reports before departing.
Connectivity
Norwich has a good local bus network.