How much does a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Manchester cost?

The average train ticket price from Norwich to Manchester is US$136. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Norwich to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Norwich to Manchester?

A train trip between Norwich and Manchester is around 4h 41m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 159 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Norwich and Manchester?

The number of trains from Norwich to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Norwich to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Norwich to Manchester | East Midlands Railway

Today25 Apr

from US$104

Tomorrow26 Apr

Sun27 Apr

Mon28 Apr

Tue29 Apr

Wed30 Apr

Thu1 May

Fri2 May

Trains leaving today

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: 25 April at 07:55
Departure city: Norwich
Departure location: Norwich
Arrival time: 25 April at 12:35
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
Operated by: East Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: 25 April at 08:56
Departure city: Norwich
Departure location: Norwich
Arrival time: 25 April at 13:35
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
Operated by: East Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 39m
Departure time: 25 April at 07:55
Departure city: Norwich
Departure location: Norwich
Arrival time: 25 April at 12:39
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
Operated by: East Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 44m
Departure time: 25 April at 08:56
Departure city: Norwich
Departure location: Norwich
Arrival time: 25 April at 13:35
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
Operated by: East Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 39m
Departure time: 25 April at 15:48
Departure city: Norwich
Departure location: Norwich
Arrival time: 25 April at 20:36
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
Operated by: East Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 48m

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Train Norwich to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$136

Average train trip duration4h 41m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure07:55

Distance159 miles

Latest train departure16:56

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 23 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at US$52.00

East Midlands Railway Norwich Manchester recent customer reviews

Everything was fine.

Johanna L.

1 July 2022

GB train companies: RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Norwich - Manchester

How much does a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Manchester cost?
The average train ticket price from Norwich to Manchester is US$136. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Norwich to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Norwich to Manchester?
A train trip between Norwich and Manchester is around 4h 41m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 159 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Norwich and Manchester?
The number of trains from Norwich to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Norwich to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/04

US$186

24/04

US$67

Today

US$104

26/04

US$186

27/04

No data

28/04

US$67

29/04

US$105

30/04

US$55

The cheapest trip from Norwich to Manchester was searched and found on 30 Apr 2025 with a price of US$55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Norwich to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$188 for a train ticket from Norwich to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55, which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Norwich and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Norwich and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Norwich to Manchester and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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