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

The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Manchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Suffolk and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stowmarket and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Suffolk to Manchester?

The distance between Suffolk and Manchester is 268 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Suffolk to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Suffolk to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Manchester bus from?

Suffolk to Manchester bus services, operated by Dan's Coach Travel, depart from The Ford station.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Manchester train from?

Suffolk to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Suffolk to Manchester?

The best way to get from Suffolk to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Suffolk to Manchester bus arrive?

Suffolk to Manchester bus services, operated by Dan's Coach Travel, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Suffolk to Manchester train arrive?

Suffolk to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Suffolk to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Manchester is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Suffolk to Manchester.

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

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Suffolk to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Suffolk and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Ford and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

There are 10 ways to get from Suffolk to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 2m
£60–298
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 19m
£44–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Ford to Bus Stationbus Db1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 15X / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
4. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus X5
6. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
9h 26m
Drive 196.3 mi
1. Drive from Suffolk to Manchestercar 196.3 mi
4h 1m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 38m
£86–330
Train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 36m
£53–151
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 4m
£88–532
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 22m
£70–188
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 19m
£100–324
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 41m
£74–187

Suffolk to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

210Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Stowmarket to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Ford to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 26m.

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