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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Manchester will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 12 trains that leave Norwich for Manchester on Wed, Jul 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
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C21809Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $364.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $759 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Manchester:
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Manchester costing on average $114 (€94).
A bus is $716 (€589) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Manchester costing on average $759 (€624).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (4h 12m by train vs 4h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $114 (€94) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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P01228+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W34102 | On time 7:30 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h49 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C21590 | On time 7:55 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h40 | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P02354+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ W34040 | On time 8:00 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h44 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P02354+ G59074+ Tube from Highbury & Islington to London Euston+ W34210 | On time 8:00 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 5h05 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P01156+ G00959+ G08088+ C24587 | On time 8:08 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h29 | 12:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
P01239+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W34198 | On time 8:30 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h49 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C21811+ G80173+ W84680 | On time 8:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h13 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C21811 | On time 8:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h43 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01270+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W33926 | On time 12:00 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h44 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C21809+ G80179+ W84702 | On time 12:52 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h13 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C21809 | On time 12:52 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h43 | 5:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01279+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W34231 | On time 1:00 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 5h05 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Norwich to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Manchester by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Norwich to Manchester trains use the Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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