The average train between Manchester and Sudbury takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Sudbury. 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 Sudbury. 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 Sudbury at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Sudbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sudbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sudbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Manchester to Sudbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Sudbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Marks Tey station.
Book your Manchester to Sudbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Sudbury is 256.1 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Marks Tey in around 4h 35m.