The average train between Eastbourne and Manchester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 9m • 2 changes


3h 59m • 2 changes


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4h 11m • 2 changes


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4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes


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4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 7m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Manchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Eastbourne to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Eastbourne to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Eastbourne and Manchester is 347.2 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 11m.