What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Norwich?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Norwich is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Norwich?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Norwich is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Norwich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Norwich. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Norwich?

The distance between Manchester and Norwich is 219 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Norwich without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Norwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Norwich?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Norwich train from?

Manchester to Norwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or fly from Manchester to Norwich?

The best way to get from Manchester to Norwich is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £550 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Norwich train arrive?

Manchester to Norwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Norwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Norwich is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Norwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Norwich?

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Where can I stay near Norwich?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Norwich.

Manchester to Norwich - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Norwich by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 29m
£100–160
Drive 182.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Norwichcar 182.9 mi
3h 40m
£45–65
Fly Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
4h 41m
£75–510
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
7h 3m
£156–631
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
5h 33m
£125–327

Manchester to Norwich by train

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Norwich, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich every 3 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, KLM, Loganair, and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) 4 times a day.

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