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

The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sussex to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sussex and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sussex station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bluebell station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via School Hill Bottom, Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Sussex and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Sussex to Manchester?

The distance between Sussex and Manchester is 233 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sussex to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Sussex to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Manchester bus from?

Sussex to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Manchester train from?

Sussex to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train, bus or fly from Sussex to Manchester?

The best way to get from Sussex to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Sussex to Manchester bus arrive?

Sussex to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sussex to Manchester train arrive?

Sussex to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Sussex to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sussex to Manchester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Sussex to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3640+ hotels available in Manchester.

Sussex to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sussex to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 53m
£100–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 54m
£53–95
Drive 240.8 mi
1. Drive from Sussex to Manchestercar 240.8 mi
4h 23m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 10m
£109–336
Train via Lewes
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 50m
£91–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 19m
£58–139
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 6m
£69–177
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 1m
£82–224
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 54m
£130–293

Sussex to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 231.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Manchester Piccadilly via Haywards Heath, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bluebell station, School Hill Bottom, Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 19m.

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