The average train between Manchester and Norwich takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Norwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Manchester and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Norwich at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Norwich station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Manchester to Norwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Norwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.
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The distance between Manchester and Norwich is 254.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich every 3 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 29m.