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It takes an average of 7h 26m to travel from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (257 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk) and tickets for this journey start from £99.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:25 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Sudbury (Suffolk) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 19m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (257 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £99.30 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk) in 5 hours 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 26 minutes to travel the 160 miles (257 km) from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Sudbury (Suffolk). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester to Sudbury (Suffolk) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £99.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.