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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester to Norwich:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $683 (€562) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $726 (€597).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
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How to get from Manchester to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:40 AM8h40Manchester2:20 PMNorwich$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:40 AM8h40Manchester2:20 PMNorwich$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:40 AM8h40Manchester2:20 PMNorwich$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 PM10h15Manchester10:45 PMNorwich$471One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 AM9h40Manchester5:30 PMNorwich$621One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM9h35Manchester6:55 PMNorwich$631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Norwich:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $683 (€562) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average $726 (€597).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- 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 Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express to go to Norwich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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