- Must visit
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Worthing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Worthing will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Worthing on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.


Trains from Manchester to Worthing run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 200 miles (323 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 200 miles (323 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 12:37 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Worthing trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:11 AM Manchester | 7h00 | 11:11 AM Worthing | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:14 AM Manchester | 4h27 | 10:41 AM Worthing | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:14 AM Manchester | 4h27 | 1:41 PM Worthing | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Manchester | 4h31 | 2:05 PM Worthing | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:14 PM Manchester | 4h29 | 4:43 PM Worthing | 0 transfersDirect |
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Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Contemporary visual arts venue near the seafront, presenting changing exhibitions, artist projects, and a strong local cultural programme.
Artist-led gallery and studio venue in East Worthing, valued for independent exhibitions and a creative local atmosphere.
Lively seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sunsets, linking the pier with beaches, gardens, and classic resort views.
Open downland and archaeological landscape with excellent walking routes and panoramic views over Worthing and the Sussex coast.
Central gardens by the sea with mature planting, shelters, and easy access to the pier, promenade, and nearby historic terraces.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding filled with butter and lemon, long linked to Sussex home cooking and celebrated as a rich regional classic.
Brighton rock cakes are simple fruity buns long sold across Sussex seaside towns, valued for their old-fashioned teatime appeal and local coastal nostalgia.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock baked in a creamy cheese sauce, a hearty coastal dish reflecting the county's fishing heritage and comfort-food tradition.
Popular independent venue in Worthing serving modern British and European plates in a stylish, lively setting with strong local reputation.
Established seafront restaurant in nearby Ferring, known for polished British dining, local seafood, and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Long-established fish and chip shop and restaurant, valued for classic seaside seafood and casual family-friendly dining.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than London, but summer stays, seafront dining, and rail travel can raise daily costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Worthing Railway Station -> Montague Place, Worthing
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Worthing trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Worthing station pair, with some services arriving at West Worthing. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Worthing 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 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.
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.
Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worthing.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worthing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing: 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 the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is 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.
West Worthing is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
West Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at West Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Worthing: Parking, Taxis.
Available at West Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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, 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.
Goring-by-Sea is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
Goring-by-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Goring-by-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Goring-by-Sea: Parking.
Available at Goring-by-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Goring-by-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Ramps below 400m Short steep ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient) to platforms. Interchange via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is 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, 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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