Norwich to Manchester coach
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Bus times from Norwich to Manchester
Fastest Journey
9 h 10 m
Average
10 h 18 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
255 km
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Overview: Coach from Norwich to Manchester
 | Distance | 157 miles (254 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 9 h 20 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £30 (€33) |
 | Direct coach | No |
 | Coach companies | National Express |
Coaches from Norwich to Manchester cover the 157 miles (254 km) long trip taking on average 9 h 20 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £26, but the average price of coach tickets is £30. Travellers depart most frequently from Norwich and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
Coach companies: National Express Norwich to Manchester
For as little as £26 you can travel by coach from Norwich to Manchester with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Norwich - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £26
Coaches from Norwich to Manchester
The journey between the historic East Anglian university town of Norwich and the northern metropolis of Manchester takes around 10 hours by coach on average. Most buses leave in the morning and arrive in the early to late evening, with departures every few hours before noon. In addition, there's usually a late coach for those who wish to travel overnight.
Which coach companies travel from Norwich to Manchester?
The route from Norwich and Manchester is operated by National Express. There are currently no other options for travelling by coach between these two cities.
How long is the coach from Norwich to Manchester?
Travel times between Norwich and Manchester generally vary from eight hours 45 minutes to just under 11 hours. Passengers have to change once or twice on some early morning coaches. Contrary to what one might expect, journeys are slightly quicker at the weekend, with travellers saving between ten minutes and half an hour depending on when they leave.
How many coaches are there from Norwich to Manchester?
There are usually around seven coaches travelling between Norwich and Manchester every day. Most of these depart in the morning, from as early as 5:00 a.m. until just after lunch. Then there's generally nothing until the final coach of the day at around 6:30 p.m. There is much the same pattern throughout the week, with little or no variation for Saturdays and Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Norwich to Manchester?
Departure coach station: Recently treated to an award-winning £5-million refurbishment, Norwich bus station is located in the heart of the city centre between Surrey Street and Queens Road. As well as the standard facilities, it has a baby changing area and a cafe that's open six days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It's regularly serviced by several local bus operators.
Arrival coach station: Open 24 hours a day, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton Street (also known as Manchester Central Coach Station) is situated opposite the Richmond Tea Rooms and a few minutes' walk from Canal Street and sights like the Turing Monument. Its wide array of facilities include a coffee shop, newsagents, a diner and charging points for smartphones and mobile devices.
Travel Tips: Coach to Manchester from Norwich
There are a few coach stations in Norwich to start your route from including Norwich, Bus Station, Norwich, Bus Station and Norwich, Norfolk Showground. In Manchester you have a few coach station options to choose from for your arrival including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Arena and Manchester, Etihad Stadium.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Norwich and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
You can find the most popular departure coach station for this journey, Norwich, located approximately 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city centre of Norwich. The most popular arrival coach station in Manchester, called Manchester, Coach Station, is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from its city centre.
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