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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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.
17:504h17Hove (HOV)22:07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£381One-way0 changes- 5:174h27Hove (HOV)9:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£571One-way0 changes
- 6:504h15Hove (HOV)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£591One-way0 changes
- 16:504h15Hove (HOV)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£831One-way0 changes
- 6:504h15Hove (HOV)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£591One-way0 changes
- 16:504h15Hove (HOV)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£831One-way0 changes
- 17:504h17Hove (HOV)22:07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£381One-way0 changes
- 5:174h27Hove (HOV)9:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £176.
Distance: 326 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £176 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £72.
A coach is £160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £176.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Coach takes on average 8h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (3h 27m by train vs 4h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £68 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
Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34231+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ G26424 | Delayed 14:53 13:50Hove (HOV) | 4h15 | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34203+G26428+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 15:13 14:20Hove (HOV) | 3h59 | 18:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33872+G26431+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 15:53 14:50Hove (HOV) | 4h15 | 19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34075+G26435+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 16:13 15:20Hove (HOV) | 3h59 | 19:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33865+G26438+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 16:53 15:51Hove (HOV) | 4h14 | 20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34193+G26442+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 17:13 16:21Hove (HOV) | 3h58 | 20:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34024+G26445+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 17:53 16:50Hove (HOV) | 4h15 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33936+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G26449 | Delayed 18:13 17:20Hove (HOV) | 3h59 | 21:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34042+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G26452 | Delayed 18:53 17:50Hove (HOV) | 4h15 | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33920+G26456+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 19:13 18:20Hove (HOV) | 4h04 | 22:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34076+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G26459 | Delayed 19:53 18:50Hove (HOV) | 4h17 | 23:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 5:17 Hove (HOV) | 4h27 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:20, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 9:20 |
Last train 18:50 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Hove (HOV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Hove (HOV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Hove (HOV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Hove (HOV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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 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, 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.
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.
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