The cheapest buses from Manchester to Norwich

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Cheapest

$36

Average

$51

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Norwich will cost around $ 51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 36.

Cheapest
08:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h00 05:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$361One-way
2nd Cheapest
05:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h35 02:35AMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$471One-way
10:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h30 07:30PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$511One-way
12:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h00 09:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$531One-way
02:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h25 11:25PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$531One-way

Timetable Manchester to Norwich

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sun, Oct 17
08:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h00 05:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes
10:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h30 07:30PMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes
12:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h00 09:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes
02:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h25 11:25PMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes
05:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h35 02:35AMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes
11:50PMManchester, Coach Station11h00 10:50AMNorwich, Bus Station
0 changes

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COMPARE Prices across different modes

Sun
Oct 17
$163Northern Rail
$36National Express
Mon
Oct 18
$112
$22National Express
Wed
Oct 20
$81
$21National Express
Thu
Oct 21
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$24National Express
Fri
Oct 22
$67
$34National Express
Sat
Oct 23
$157Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Sun
Oct 24
$87Avanti West Coast
$30National Express
Mon
Oct 25
$102
$28National Express
Tue
Oct 26
$82
$25National Express
Wed
Oct 27
$82
$27National Express
Fri
Oct 29
$91
$27National Express
Sat
Oct 30
$90
$21National Express
Sun
Oct 31
$162First Transpennine Express
$24National Express
Mon
Nov 1
$91
$22National Express
Tue
Nov 2
$71
$19National Express
Wed
Nov 3
$57
$19National Express
Fri
Nov 5
$81
$21National Express

The fastest buses from Manchester to Norwich

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Fastest Journey

9 h

Average

9 h 35 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

255 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Norwich without transferring at least once.

Fastest
12:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h00 09:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$531One-way
Fastest
08:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h00 05:00PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$361One-way
2nd Fastest
02:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h25 11:25PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$531One-way
10:00AMManchester, Coach Station9h30 07:30PMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$511One-way
05:00PMManchester, Coach Station9h35 02:35AMNorwich, Bus Station
1 changes
$471One-way

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Bus Information between Manchester and Norwich

distanceDistance157 miles (254 km)
durationAverage bus duration9 h 20 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$27 (€22)
changesDirect busYes
carriersBus companiesNational Express

Buses from Manchester to Norwich cover the 157 miles (254 km) long trip taking on average 9 h 20 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $21 (€17), but the average price of bus tickets is $27 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.

Bus companies

Travel with National Express from Manchester to Norwich

Find the best buses from Manchester to Norwich with Omio's travel partners National Express from $21 (€17). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express

If you’re thinking of taking a bus between Manchester and Norwich, you can enjoy a comfortable journey at a budget-friendly price with National Express. National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company offering hundreds of routes to towns and cities across the UK, including routes to and from major airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. On a National Express bus, you can expect to travel 157 miles (254 km) between Manchester and Norwich and pay as low as $21 (€17) if you book in advance.

All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Manchester and Norwich, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Check the National Express bus schedule between Manchester and Norwich, select your preferred ticket type, and book your cheap bus tickets on Omio today!

National Express has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by bus from Manchester to Norwich:

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
  • Verification of ticket with valid ID
  • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
  • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
    • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
    • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
    • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
    • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

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Buses from Manchester to Norwich
Take the bus to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Norwich.
FAQs
How much do cheap buses to Norwich from Manchester cost?
Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest bus between Manchester and Norwich for the next 7 days starting from $21 (€17)  one way.
How much does it cost to take a bus to Norwich from Manchester?
If you are looking to book your bus ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Manchester to Norwich bus to cost on average $27 (€22)  one way.
How far is Norwich from Manchester by bus?
When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Manchester to Norwich by bus to be approximately 157 miles (254 km).
How long is a bus between Manchester and Norwich on average?
While the time it takes to travel 157 miles (254 km) to Norwich from Manchester can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Manchester to Norwich bus journey time is on average 9 h 20 min.
What station does the bus from Manchester to Norwich depart from? Which Norwich bus station do I come into from Manchester?

When departing from Manchester, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Coach Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. When arriving in Norwich, you can end your journey in bus stations like Norwich, Bus Station, Norwich, University of East Anglia and Norwich, Bus Station.

Omio customers book a bus from Manchester Piccadilly   to Norwich, Bus Station   most frequently for this route.

Where is the bus station in Manchester? Where is the bus station in Norwich?

You can find the most popular departure bus station for this journey, Manchester Piccadilly, located approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center of Manchester. The most popular arrival bus station in Norwich, called Norwich, Bus Station, is located around 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from its city center.

What bus companies offer a service between Manchester and Norwich?
For the journey from Manchester to Norwich you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Norwich from Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
What are the first and last departure bus times from Manchester to Norwich?
The earliest bus departing from Manchester to Norwich leaves at 5: 45 AM. The last bus departing from Manchester to Norwich leaves at 5: 00 PM. You can find the latest Manchester to Norwich bus schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
How early should I book bus tickets between Manchester and Norwich to score the best deals?
If you buy a bus ticket from Manchester to Norwich within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $27 (€22) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets between Manchester and Norwich are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

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