The average train between Chichester and Manchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Chichester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chichester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Manchester station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Chichester to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chichester to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chichester and Manchester is 310.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Manchester Piccadilly via Horsham, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 29m.