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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Littlehampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Littlehampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Littlehampton:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Littlehampton costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $120 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Littlehampton costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Littlehampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (4h 1m by train vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $147 (€121) compared to roughly $86 (€71) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Littlehampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Littlehampton trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 W33929+ G26469+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | On time 5:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h03 | 10:37 PM Littlehampton station (LIT) | 2 transfers | |
| W34093+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26473 | On time 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h50 | 11:04 PM Littlehampton station (LIT) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Littlehampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Littlehampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $140 (€115) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 (€115) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 6:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Littlehampton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Littlehampton from $39 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Littlehampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Littlehampton
Most Manchester to Littlehampton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Littlehampton station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Littlehampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Littlehampton leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Littlehampton station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Littlehampton from Littlehampton city centre
Littlehampton train station facilities and services
Littlehampton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Littlehampton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Littlehampton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Littlehampton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Littlehampton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Littlehampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Littlehampton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on station concourse opposite the ticket office, 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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