How to travel from Manchester to Norwich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 158 miles (255 km)

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$125

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$50

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4h 47m

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4h 17m

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7h 55m

Average total duration

7h 25m

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East Midlands Railway

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from Manchester to Norwich

How to get from Manchester to Norwich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    1:30 PM10h20
    Manchester
    11:50 PMNorwich
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:30 PM10h20
    Manchester
    11:50 PMNorwich
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:40 AM8h30
    Manchester
    2:10 PMNorwich
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    11:55 PM14h30
    Manchester
    2:25 PMNorwich
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:30 AM10h05
    Manchester
    9:35 PMNorwich
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    2:30 PM11h05
    Manchester
    1:35 AMNorwich
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Norwich

Travel to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Norwich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Norwich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Norwich:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $36 (€30).

A bus is $318 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $340 (€277).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Norwich is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Norwich is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Norwich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Norwich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Norwich by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Norwich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Norwich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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