How to travel from Norwich to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Manchester is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich to Manchester by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
Operated byKLM+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train via Peterborough

Take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance297km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Manchester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).

The distance between Norwich and Manchester is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Norwich and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Manchester is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £280 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Norwich and Manchester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 40m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Norwich and Manchester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Norwich and Manchester. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Norwich to Manchester. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Norwich to Manchester typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Manchester. The distance is around 297km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Norwich to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Manchester

Transport options from Norwich to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
£280($330)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£210($245)
hourly529km (329 miles)
Train via Peterborough + 1 similar
3h 35m
£56($66)
hourly359km (223 miles)
Train4h 40m
£59($70)
every 2 hours350km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£34($40)
on demand297km (184 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester