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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and gallery inside the castle, covering archaeology, art and regional history. Ideal for understanding Norwich and Norfolk in one visit.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£137
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£141
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
4 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 35 m
Trains on 30 Aug
8
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Norwich will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
To travel from Manchester to Norwich you need to make at least one change.
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Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street
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W84663Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, while a flight costs an average of £403.
Distance: 255 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£63 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £403 Average Price |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Norwich trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33668+ Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+ P01231 | Delayed 5:30 6:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 11:18 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
W33646+ Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+ P01234 | Delayed 5:53 6:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h52 | 11:46 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
W33622+ Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+ P01237 | Delayed 6:34 7:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h44 | 12:18 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
C04345 | On time 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 12:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04349 | On time 8:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 13:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04351 | On time 9:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 14:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04355 | On time 10:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 15:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04358 | On time 11:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 16:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04361 | On time 12:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 17:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Norwich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Norwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Norwich trip today.
Museum and gallery inside the castle, covering archaeology, art and regional history. Ideal for understanding Norwich and Norfolk in one visit.
Museum of domestic life in a restored medieval merchant’s house. Its rooms and objects vividly show everyday Norwich across several centuries.
Compact museum in a former shoe factory exploring Norwich’s shoe-making industry. A distinctive local-history stop with working-class stories.
Historic street of merchants’ houses, independent shops and timber-framed buildings. One of the best places to feel old Norwich at walking pace.
Covered Victorian market with colourful stalls and strong local atmosphere in the heart of the city. Excellent for browsing and people-watching.
Riverside green space with formal gardens, broad paths and boating nearby. A relaxing break from the centre and popular with locals in good weather.
A rich fruit cake packed with currants, peel and spice, long linked with Norwich baking traditions and often enjoyed at Christmas or with tea.
Mustard made in Norwich since the early 19th century, known for its hot, punchy flavour and strong association with the city’s food heritage.
A local blue cheese from Norfolk with a creamy texture and mild tang. It reflects the county’s dairying tradition and is widely served on cheese boards.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in an intimate setting, with a strong focus on seasonal local produce.
Stylish restaurant offering modern British cooking, cocktails, and seasonal menus in a smart but relaxed city setting.
Popular city-centre steakhouse and grill known for locally sourced beef, a lively atmosphere, and reliable service.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and local transport are usually manageable compared with London.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Norwich Railway Station -> Norwich City Hall
East Midland Trains operate a direct service from Manchester to Norwich. The weekday schedule starts with an early morning train and continues with hourly departures until early evening. Indirect trains offer earlier first departures, a later final departure and more options throughout the day. Most of these journeys require travelling via London, although an alternative involves taking a TransPennine Express service to Doncaster, changing to a Virgin Trains East Coast service to Grantham and then changing to an East Midland Trains connection to Norwich. The Sunday timetable features fewer direct trains, with the first leaving in the early afternoon and the final departure in the late afternoon.
Trains from Manchester to Norwich depart from Piccadilly or Oxford Road stations. Piccadilly is the city's main terminus, located on the eastern side of the centre. The station's public transport options include the Metrolink tram to the airport and destinations across the city, or the Metroshuttle free bus operating a circular route around the city centre. Oxford Road station is on the south side of the city centre. Metroshuttle services and city buses depart from the stops on Whitworth Street West. Both stations have taxi ranks.
Norfolk's major city is an attractive and historic destination, notable for its 11th-century cathedral, the highlight of several distinctive medieval buildings in Norwich. The narrow, atmospheric streets of the old town are full of independent shops, numerous bookstores and inviting pubs. Trains from Manchester to Norwich arrive at the main station, located to the south-east of the city centre. Buses depart from immediately outside the terminus or from stops on nearby Thorpe Road and Riverside Road. Taxis are available by the main entrance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Norwich trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Norwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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 options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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