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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Flights from Eastbourne to Manchester depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $77 (€63) by train.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 55m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Flights per day 16 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:40 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$75
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$75
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 5 m
Flights on Sep 23
1
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Eastbourne to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Manchester will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 1 flights from Eastbourne to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct flights cover the 347 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the longest flights will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$388 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne to Manchester:
A train is $284 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eastbourne to Manchester costing on average $388 (€318).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Manchester flights for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Eastbourne | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Eastbourne | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Eastbourne | 1h10 | 6:40 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
![]() | 6:55 AM Eastbourne | 1h05 | 8:00 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Most Eastbourne to Manchester flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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