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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Suffolk is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Suffolk is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Stowmarket via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Suffolk?

The distance between Manchester and Suffolk is 267 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Suffolk without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Manchester to Suffolk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Suffolk train from?

Manchester to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Suffolk train arrive?

Manchester to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Suffolk?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Suffolk is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Suffolk.

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

Book your Manchester to Suffolk train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Suffolk?

There are 817+ hotels available in Suffolk.

Manchester to Suffolk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Suffolk by train, bus, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to StowmarketLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich
4h 10m
£61–259
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station
2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridge
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarket
8h 15m
£35–126
Drive 195.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Suffolk195.3 mi
4h
£48–69
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarket
5h 7m
£85–311
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to StowmarketPeterborough - Ipswich / ...
5h 18m
£53–143
Fly Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)MAN - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarket
6h 24m
£84–527
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarket
7h 2m
£72–179
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarket
5h 49m
£98–365
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarket
7h 37m
£77–166

Manchester to Suffolk by train, subway, and foot

163Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Suffolk.

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Distance: 265.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stowmarket via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 10m.

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