The average train between Manchester and King's Lynn and West Norfolk takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into King's Lynn and West Norfolk at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to King's Lynn and West Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at King's Lynn and West Norfolk station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Manchester to King's Lynn and West Norfolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to King's Lynn and West Norfolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Manchester to King's Lynn and West Norfolk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Northern.
The distance between Manchester and King's Lynn and West Norfolk is 193.4 km. The road distance is 273 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m.