What is the cheapest way to get from Thetford to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thetford to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thetford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Thetford to Manchester?

The distance between Thetford and Manchester is 188 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

How do I travel from Thetford to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Thetford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Thetford to Manchester?

The train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Manchester train from?

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

Where does the Thetford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thetford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Manchester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Thetford to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Thetford to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Thetford to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thetford to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 15m
£90–140
Drive 170.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thetford to Manchestercar 170.9 mi
3h 23m
£42–61
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
5h 51m
£77–180
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 4m
£114–349
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thetford to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 7m
£106–387

Thetford to Manchester by train

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, 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.

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