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Norwich to Manchester by train
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First train05:50
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Last train16:57
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey4hr 34m
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Distance256 kilometres
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Trains per day13
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Avg. journey time4hr 45m
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Train operators
Travelling from Norwich to Manchester by train
Fast trains from Norwich to Manchester take around 4 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 256 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Norwich and Manchester.
1. Are there direct trains from Norwich to Manchester?
Direct trains from Norwich to Manchester have been found.
We usually find around 14 direct trains on the route from Norwich to Manchester every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 10 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Norwich to Manchester?
The Norwich to Manchester train travel time is normally about 4 hours and 34 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Norwich to Manchester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Manchester is usually scheduled to depart Norwich around 05:50 and the last train is around 16:57. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Norwich around 05:50, and the last at 16:54.

What's the Norwich to Manchester train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Norwich to Manchester are $31.08.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $66 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $31. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Norwich to Manchester train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Norwich to Manchester by train.
Which train companies operate between Norwich and Manchester?
More than one train company operates on the route from Norwich to Manchester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- East Midlands Railway
- East Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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