What is the cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Anglia to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from East Anglia to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between East Anglia and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from East Anglia to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Way and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Thetford and Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between East Anglia and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from East Anglia to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from East Anglia to Manchester?

The distance between East Anglia and Manchester is 202 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Anglia to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from East Anglia to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from East Anglia to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Manchester bus from?

East Anglia to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thetford station.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Manchester train from?

East Anglia to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.

Train, bus or fly from East Anglia to Manchester?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £330 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the East Anglia to Manchester bus arrive?

East Anglia to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the East Anglia to Manchester train arrive?

East Anglia to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from East Anglia to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Anglia to Manchester is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from East Anglia to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3634+ hotels available in Manchester.

East Anglia to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from East Anglia to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 42m
£90–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
8h 1m
£23–38
Drive 176.8 mi
1. Drive from East Anglia to Manchestercar 176.8 mi
3h 35m
£44–63
Fly from Norwich International Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 11m
£101–323
Line 90 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Way to Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Thetford to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 57m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
7h 18m
£77–180

East Anglia to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between East Anglia, England and Manchester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Way to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Interchange, Thetford, and Luton DART Parkway in around 8h 1m.

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