What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Eastbourne via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Eastbourne?

The distance between Manchester and Eastbourne is 252 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Eastbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Eastbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Eastbourne bus from?

Manchester to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Eastbourne train from?

Manchester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Manchester to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Manchester to Eastbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Manchester to Eastbourne train arrive?

Manchester to Eastbourne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Eastbourne is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Manchester to Eastbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Eastbourne?

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

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Manchester to Eastbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 5m
£97–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
9h 45m
£34–74
Drive 247.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Eastbournecar 247.8 mi
5h 35m
£61–88
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
4h 50m
£97–307
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 28m
£135–218
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
5h 46m
£74–222
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 26m
£78–229
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Eastbournetrain
5h 27m
£128–282

Manchester to Eastbourne by train and subway

215Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Eastbourne via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and Brighton Station in around 9h 45m.

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