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Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.


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Trains from Manchester to Horsham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
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The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.
A working open-air museum with historic buildings, crafts and farming displays. It is a strong day trip from Horsham for regional history.
A small specialist museum in Amberley with industrial exhibits, communications displays and historic craft demonstrations.
Horsham's central square, used for markets and events, with surrounding historic buildings, shops and easy access to the old town streets.
A spacious public park with lake, playgrounds, sports facilities and paths around the site of the former medieval castle.
A well-kept riverside park and nature area in south Horsham, popular for quiet walks, wildlife and family-friendly open space.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. It is a rich county classic long associated with Sussex home cooking.
Chichester mussels are local Sussex coast mussels, often steamed simply to showcase their fresh, briny flavour from nearby waters.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock topped with cheese, usually grilled in a creamy sauce. It is a pub and seafood classic linked to Sussex cooking.
Established Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly, dependable setting.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and seafood in a smart but relaxed town-centre setting.
Refined Indian restaurant offering polished regional dishes and attentive service, suited to a leisurely dinner.
Horsham is moderate for UK travellers: dining and coffee are typical for the South East, while accommodation can be pricier than smaller towns. Local buses and rail links add manageable transport costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%. Cafés usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Horsham 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 Horsham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Horsham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Horsham station pair, with some services arriving at Littlehaven. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Horsham 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 Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Horsham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horsham.
Wi-Fi is available at Horsham. ATMs are available at Horsham.
Ticket office support is available at Horsham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horsham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horsham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsham: 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.
Littlehaven is 2 km from Horsham city centre. Public transport options include:
Littlehaven has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Littlehaven.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 138 1016 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Littlehaven: Parking.
Available at Littlehaven: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Littlehaven: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via steep ramps (over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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