The average train between Suffolk and Manchester takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk to Manchester. 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 Suffolk and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Suffolk to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Suffolk to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Suffolk to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Suffolk and Manchester is 262 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 3m.