The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Yarmouth to Manchester
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Yarmouth to Manchester will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 2 trains that leave Great Yarmouth for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:075h37Great Yarmouth12:44Manchester£911One-way0 changes
8:175h27Great Yarmouth13:44Manchester£1371One-way0 changes
8:175h27Great Yarmouth13:44Manchester£1371One-way0 changes
7:075h37Great Yarmouth12:44Manchester£911One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Great Yarmouth to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £248.
Distance: 282 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £561 Average Price |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Great Yarmouth to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:17 Great Yarmouth | 6h18 | 16:35 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Great Yarmouth to Manchester by coach, train or flight
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Why should you book Great Yarmouth to Manchester trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Great Yarmouth to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Great Yarmouth to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Great Yarmouth to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Yarmouth to Manchester
Trains from Great Yarmouth to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 19:17 |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia from Great Yarmouth to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Yarmouth and Manchester from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Yarmouth to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Yarmouth to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Yarmouth and Manchester
Most Great Yarmouth to Manchester trains use the Great Yarmouth to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Great Yarmouth and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Great Yarmouth station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Great Yarmouth from Great Yarmouth city centre
Great Yarmouth train station facilities and services
Great Yarmouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Great Yarmouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Great Yarmouth. ATMs are available at Great Yarmouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Great Yarmouth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Great Yarmouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Great Yarmouth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Yarmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Great Yarmouth arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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