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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum inside Norwich Castle covering archaeology, art, and regional history. The city’s top museum experience for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€27
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 19
19
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Norwich will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Norwich without transferring at least once.
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NX540 · NX491
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €655.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €655 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Norwich:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average €124.
A bus is €610 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average €655.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Norwich buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX541 · NX777 · NX727 | 11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 10h45 | 10:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h45 | 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h40 | 10:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 9h20 | 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h15 | 10:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX491 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h25 | 11:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX777 · NX727 | 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 11h10 | 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h40 | 1:20 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h00 | 1:40 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h35 | 1:40 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h15 | 1:20 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX490 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 14h25 | 2:20 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 10h16 | 10:15 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 9h55 | 10:15 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h05 | 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX490 | 5:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h10 | 2:20 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX491 | 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h40 | 6:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h50 | 7:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 9h30 | 7:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Manchester to Norwich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Norwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Norwich trip today.
Major museum inside Norwich Castle covering archaeology, art, and regional history. The city’s top museum experience for first-time visitors.
Nationally important collection of British art from the 17th century onward, including the Norwich School painters, in a refined historic setting.
Beautifully preserved merchant’s house showing domestic life through furnished rooms and period collections across several centuries.
Historic market operating in the city centre for centuries. Lively, colorful, and ideal for soaking up Norwich’s daily atmosphere.
Characterful cobbled lane lined with independent shops and medieval buildings. One of Norwich’s most photographed and atmospheric streets.
Riverside green space beside the cathedral with peaceful walks, open lawns, and excellent views of the historic precinct.
A strongly flavoured blue cheese from Norfolk, prized for its creamy texture and historic local production. Often served on cheese boards or in sauces.
Traditional Norfolk cured ham, usually sliced thin and valued for its local heritage. A classic in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches, and pub meals.
Locally landed brown crab from the Norfolk coast, known for sweet meat and freshness. Commonly served dressed or in seafood platters.
Refined British fine dining in a historic building, known for seasonal tasting menus, polished service, and one of Norwich’s most acclaimed kitchens.
Elegant riverside restaurant focused on modern British cooking, local produce, and a smart but relaxed setting inside The Assembly House.
Popular traditional pub by the river serving well-kept ales and hearty British dishes in a historic, characterful atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are lower than London, while buses, pubs, and casual meals are manageable for most city visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Norwich Bus Station -> Norwich Market, Norwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Norwich by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Norwich buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Norwich, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Norwich, University Of East Anglia. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Norwich bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
Norwich, University Of East Anglia is 4 km from Norwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Norwich, University Of East Anglia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeterias and food outlets available on campus.
Available on campus for students and staff. ATMs are aTMs located on campus.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia.
Available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Most buildings and paths are wheelchair accessible.
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