The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 5 trains that leave Norwich station (NRW) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 49 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £295.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£82 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £509 Average Price |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:49 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h46 | 09:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h52 | 11:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h52 | 12:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:32 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h47 | 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h39 | 15:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Norwich station (NRW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express
CrossCountry
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FAQs: Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich station (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Norwich station (NRW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- 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
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
