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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing

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Trains to Lancing from Manchester Piccadilly

First train

04:04

Last train

23:15

Departure stationManchester Piccadilly
Arrival stationLancing
Journey time

From 4h 7m

Distance

200 miles (322 km)

Frequency

43 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Gatwick Express, London North Eastern Railway, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Trains to Lancing from Manchester Piccadilly

Want to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 6 hours 34 minutes to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing by train. You'll find on average 43 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Lancing by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railway trains run on this route.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing?

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Lancing from Manchester Piccadilly?

To travel to Lancing from Manchester Piccadilly, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 34 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 7 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing?

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing take an average of 6 hours and 34 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 7 minutes. You'll usually find 43 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Manchester Piccadilly and Lancing by train?

The quickest journey time between Manchester Piccadilly and Lancing by train is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing?

No, there are no direct trains running from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

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2. Use a Railcard

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Manchester Piccadilly to Lancing is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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