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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Norwich
Omio 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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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$130 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Norwich:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $325 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $348 (€277).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Norwich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Norwich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
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