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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Anglia is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to East Anglia is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and East Anglia?

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

Is there a direct train between Manchester and East Anglia?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to East Anglia. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Thetford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to East Anglia?

The distance between Manchester and East Anglia is 202 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to East Anglia without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Manchester to East Anglia, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to East Anglia?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Anglia is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £400 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to East Anglia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to East Anglia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to East Anglia?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Anglia is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Manchester to East Anglia.

Where can I stay near East Anglia?

There are 1299+ hotels available in East Anglia.

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to East Anglia by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 26m
£85–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus Uk950
8h
£25–39
Drive 176.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to East Angliacar 176.5 mi
3h 34m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
6h 20m
£99–399

Manchester to East Anglia by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 200.6 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Phoenix Way via Luton DART Parkway, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 8h.

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