The average train between West Sussex and Manchester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Manchester. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Manchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
West Sussex to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your West Sussex to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between West Sussex and Manchester is 302.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 51m.