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Outbound fromManchester to Rye (Sussex) by train
It takes an average of 7h 25m to travel from Manchester to Rye (Sussex) by train, over a distance of around 215 miles (346 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Rye (Sussex) and tickets for this journey start from £52 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:55 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Rye (Sussex) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 3m | |
| Distance | 215 miles (346 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £52 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Manchester to Rye (Sussex) in 5 hours 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester to Rye (Sussex)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 25 minutes to travel the 215 miles (346 km) from Manchester to Rye (Sussex) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 29 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Rye (Sussex). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester to Rye (Sussex) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £52.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Rye (Sussex) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rye (Sussex)
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