How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Norwich?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Norwich start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Norwich?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Norwich is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 26m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Norwich route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Norwich?

The earliest train from Manchester to Norwich departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 18:43.

Train Manchester to Norwich from £37

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Norwich on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 35m	20:18	Norwich	Cheapest
	Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 28m	21:11	Norwich	Fastest

Next departures from Manchester to Norwich on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 33m	20:16	Norwich	Cheapest
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 28m	21:11	Norwich	Fastest
Train	07:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 29m	12:12	Norwich	No tags
Train	08:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 29m	13:12	Norwich	No tags
Train	09:43	Manchester Piccadilly	4h 29m	14:12	Norwich	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 18:05 GMT.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Norwich. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

4h 31mAverage duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£40 - £147	Average duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£28 - £28	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £40

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Norwich by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Norwich?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Norwich start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Norwich?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Norwich is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 26m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Norwich route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Norwich?
The earliest train from Manchester to Norwich departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 18:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£50

11/12

£45

Today

£139

13/12

£38

14/12

£37

15/12

£46

16/12

£50

17/12

£41

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Norwich was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Norwich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £37 to £141 for a train ticket from Manchester to Norwich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-14.