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Norwich to County Durham

How to get from Norwich to County Durham by road and by rail — with the stops worth knowing about — and what's waiting when you arrive.

🚗 By car

4h 26m · 232 miles

Typical driving time without stops, from the centre of Norwich to the heart of County Durham. Add time for traffic and breaks.

Service stations on the way

  • mile 0 The Yard
  • mile 8 Thickthorn Services Norfolk County Council
  • mile 49 Freebridge Park
  • mile 73 Sutterton Services
  • mile 73 Sutterton Truck Stop
  • mile 77 Bicker Bar Services
  • mile 82 Four Winds Service Station
  • mile 108 Newark Services
Plan this drive with fuel, EV chargers & food stops →

🚆 By train

Nearest station to the centre of County Durham: Bishop Auckland · from Norwich

No direct or one-change trains in the next two hours — the live planner shows other options.

Live train planner →

Where to stay in County Durham

All places to stay in County Durham →

Once you're there

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Drive times from OpenRouteService; live trains from National Rail Enquiries. Times are typical, not a promise — check before you set off.