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How to get fromManchester to Orfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 6m
    £142–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus bus 70
    11h 56m
    £42–73

  3. Drive  216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Orfordcar car 216.5 mi
    4h 35m
    £54–78

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus bus
    7h 7m
    £108–318

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus bus 70
    7h 56m
    £102–152

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane MAN - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus bus
    8h 11m
    £120–454

Manchester to Orford by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Orford, Suffolk, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Orford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, and Wickham Market in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market Hill via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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