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Trains from Norwich (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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43

train journeys
per day

158

miles (254 kms)

4hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

05:05 / 23:37

first / last train

12

direct trains

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Norwich (NRW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly , with 12 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 158 miles (254 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 7 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:05
    5 hrs 2 changes
    10:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:30
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    4 hrs 46 mins Direct
    10:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:04
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:51
    4 hrs 44 mins Direct
    11:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:05
    5 hrs 2 changes
    12:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    4 hrs 40 mins Direct
    12:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:03
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:56
    4 hrs 39 mins Direct
    13:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    4 hrs 40 mins Direct
    14:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    5 hrs 10 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    15:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:56
    4 hrs 39 mins Direct
    15:35
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    16:19
    Norwich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly

About Norwich Station

Station name Norwich (NRW)
Address Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:45 - 20:45
Saturday 04:45 - 20:45
Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

First class tickets on trains between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 12 direct services per day from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Norwich and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.