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Pallant House Gallery
Modern art gallery in Pallant House and Queen Anne townhouse, known for outstanding British modern art in an elegant historic setting.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Chichester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Chichester will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Chichester on Wed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.




The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Chichester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:54 AM Manchester | 4h43 | 1:37 PM Chichester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Manchester | 4h33 | 3:07 PM Chichester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Chichester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 7:39 PM |
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Discover the best of Chichester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chichester trip today.
Modern art gallery in Pallant House and Queen Anne townhouse, known for outstanding British modern art in an elegant historic setting.
Museum and educational center at the Roman palace site, displaying mosaics, finds, and reconstructions that bring Roman Sussex to life.
Local museum covering archaeology, geology, and social history. A practical introduction to Chichester and the wider district.
Pedestrianized shopping street lined with historic buildings. A lively route for browsing, architecture, and easy access to central sights.
Broad central street leading to the Cross, noted for Georgian facades, independent shops, and a strong sense of the old city plan.
Elegant street and conservation area with listed buildings and the gallery nearby. Good for a slower walk through refined historic Chichester.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. It is a famous old Sussex dessert with a rich, theatrical finish.
Chichester and nearby South Downs produce notable sparkling wine in the Champagne method. It is a prized local drink thanks to chalk soils and cool climate.
Sussex Charmer is a hard cow's milk cheese made in Sussex, blending cheddar depth with Parmesan-style nuttiness. It is a popular regional cheese board choice.
Refined modern British restaurant in a Georgian townhouse. Known for tasting menus, polished service, and seasonal local ingredients.
Elegant country dining at Goodwood with estate produce, modern British cooking, and a smart setting suited to a special meal.
Historic pub by Chichester Cathedral serving classic British dishes, local ales, and a traditional atmosphere with strong local following.
Moderate for southern England: hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafes usually do not require tipping.
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Chichester Station -> Chichester Cross, Chichester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Chichester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chichester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Chichester trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Chichester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Chichester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Chichester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Chichester.
Wi-Fi is available at Chichester. ATMs are available at Chichester.
Ticket office support is available at Chichester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chichester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chichester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chichester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible taxis: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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