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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex) by train
It takes an average of 7h 37m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex) by train, over a distance of around 215 miles (346 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex) and tickets for this journey start from £243 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:55 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Rye (Sussex) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 3m | |
| Distance | 215 miles (346 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £243 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 24 trains per day running between Manchester Piccadilly and Rye (Sussex), which usually take 7 hours 37 minutes to complete the 215 miles (346 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Rye (Sussex) by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex) start from £243.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Rye (Sussex)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye (Sussex)
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