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How to get fromEastbourne to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Eastbourne to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 10m
    £101–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980
    9h 51m
    £30–48

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    9h 34m
    £49–118

  4. Drive 262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Manchestercar car 262.3 mi
    4h 57m
    £64–92

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 34m
    £99–365

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 26m
    £73–187

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 21m
    £91–204

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    5h 13m
    £134–296

Eastbourne to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 34m.

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