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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 an average ticket price of Kč1175 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 Kč1175, while a flight costs an average of Kč17024.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč3210 Average price | Kč1175 Average price Cheapest | Kč17024 Average price | Kč1450 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m 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) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Kč2034 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average Kč3210.
A bus is Kč15849 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average Kč17024.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (4h 21m by train vs 4h 36m by car). Tickets start at around Kč3210 compared to roughly Kč1450 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Norwich
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.
NX540 · NX4919:00 AM9h45Manchester, Coach Station6:45 PMNorwich, Bus StationKč5501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX4919:00 AM9h45Manchester, Coach Station6:45 PMNorwich, Bus StationKč5501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C0435410:43 AM4h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)Kč12121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C043478:43 AM4h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)Kč18511One-way0 transfers
- C043509:43 AM4h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)Kč18511One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
P012508:54 AM4h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)Kč23261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM8h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10 PMNorwich, Bus StationKč7431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM8h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:10 PMNorwich, Bus StationKč7431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM9h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:15 PMNorwich, University Of East AngliaKč7431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Norwich:
A bus is Kč2034 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Norwich costing on average Kč3210.
A bus is Kč15849 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Norwich costing on average Kč17024.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Norwich by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Norwich by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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