The average train between Manchester and Eastbourne takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Eastbourne. 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 Manchester and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Manchester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Manchester to Eastbourne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Manchester and Eastbourne is 347.2 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 5m.