The average train between Rye and Manchester takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rye 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 Rye to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Rye to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
Rye to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Rye to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rye and Manchester is 346.5 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Manchester Piccadilly via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 57m.