The average train between Sudbury and Manchester takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Sudbury to Manchester. 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 Sudbury and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sudbury is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Marks Tey and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sudbury to Manchester? 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 Sudbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sudbury station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Sudbury to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.
Sudbury to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sudbury to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Sudbury and Manchester is 256.1 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Manchester Piccadilly via Marks Tey, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m.