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Compare train and flight for Eastbourne to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 $99, while a flight costs an average of $366.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price Cheapest | $366 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Eastbourne to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Eastbourne to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne to Manchester:
A train is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eastbourne to Manchester costing on average $366.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (3h 55m by train vs 5h 28m by car) and roughly $6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 vs $104). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Eastbourne to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eastbourne to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 AM 1h00 Eastbourne 6:45 AM Manchester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 AM 1h00 Eastbourne 6:45 AM Manchester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 AM 1h00 Eastbourne 6:45 AM Manchester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne to Manchester:
A train is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eastbourne to Manchester costing on average $366.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eastbourne and Manchester as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Eastbourne station (EBN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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