The average train between Manchester and Suffolk takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Suffolk. 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 hourly between Manchester and Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Suffolk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Manchester to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Manchester to Suffolk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Suffolk is 262 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stowmarket via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m.