What is the best way to travel from Norwich to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Manchester from Norwich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Norwich?
You can reach Manchester with just £76 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m010:56NorwichCentral Station15:36ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:56:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Greater Anglia5h 24m008:25NorwichCentral Station13:49ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:25:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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Greater Anglia5h 19m009:00NorwichCentral Station14:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:00:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
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Greater Anglia5h 5m010:00NorwichCentral Station15:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:00:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m009:56NorwichCentral Station14:36ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:56:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Norwich to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Norwich in just 4h 40m with a Train from East Midlands Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m010:56NorwichCentral Station15:36ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:56:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m009:56NorwichCentral Station14:36ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:56:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Greater Anglia5h 5m010:00NorwichCentral Station15:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:00:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Greater Anglia5h 19m009:00NorwichCentral Station14:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:00:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
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Greater Anglia5h 24m008:25NorwichCentral Station13:49ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Norwich (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:25:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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Bus from Norwich to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Norwich and Manchester?
In Norwich, you will usually depart from Central Station, University of East Anglia or Bar Street, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Norwich? With 5 connections between Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Norwich and Manchester, you can pay as low as £76 with a Train from East Midlands Railway.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from East Midlands Railway: you will get to Manchester in just 4h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Norwich and Manchester are Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Norwich and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Norwich Airport or to Salford, and look at flights from Norwich Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Norwich to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Norwich and Manchester, are Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway
All you need to know when you travel from Norwich to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Norwich to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Norwich to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Norwich?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Manchester from Norwich.
How far is Manchester from Norwich?
The distance between Norwich and Manchester is 254.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Norwich and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 43 kgs, and a flight 63 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Norwich to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £76 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Norwich to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 4h 40m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.
More routes to Norwich and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Norwich and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Norwich
- Birmingham to Norwich
- Bournemouth to Norwich
- Bristol to Norwich
- Cambridge to Norwich
- Coventry to Norwich
- Edinburgh to Norwich
- Great Yarmouth to Norwich
- Liverpool to Norwich
- London Stansted Airport to Norwich
- London to Norwich
- Manchester to Norwich
- Nottingham to Norwich
- Reading to Norwich
- Trips to Manchester
- Aberdeen to Manchester
- Bath to Manchester
- Birmingham to Manchester
- Blackpool to Manchester
- Bournemouth to Manchester
- Brighton to Manchester
- Bristol to Manchester
- Cardiff to Manchester
- Carlisle to Manchester
- Coventry to Manchester
- Edinburgh to Manchester
- Exeter to Manchester
- Glasgow to Manchester
- Gloucester to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- London to Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Newquay to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Poole to Manchester
- Preston to Manchester
- Swansea to Manchester
