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How to get fromManchester to Sussexby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sussex by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Haywards Heathtrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    3h 22m
    £104–186

  2. Drive 241.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Sussexcar car 241.1 mi
    4h 22m
    £59–85

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Haywards Heathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to The Greenbus bus
    6h 25m
    £95–320

  4. Train via Lewes

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    5h 25m
    £92–164

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    7h 8m
    £66–171

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    7h 42m
    £78–219

Manchester to Sussex by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sussex via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Haywards Heath in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aurigny fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day.

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