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Shoreham Maritime and Local History Museum
Local history museum in a former warehouse, with exhibits on maritime trade, aviation and everyday life in Shoreham.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea and enjoy the approximately 323 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 01:07, the last at 21:12.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 323 km |
First train 1:07 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Live departures
Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W33925+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G26434 | Delayed 11:33 12:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 17:02 Shoreham-by-Sea station (SSE) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Complete guide to Shoreham-by-Sea
Things to do in Shoreham-by-Sea
Discover the best of Shoreham-by-Sea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Shoreham-by-Sea trip today.
Shoreham Airport Visitor Centre
Museum at nearby Shoreham Airport covering the airport’s early aviation story, architecture and links to local flying history.
Ropetackle Arts Centre Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in the town centre showing changing exhibitions by local and regional artists in an accessible space.
- Must visit
Shoreham Beach
Shingle beach with wide sea views, colourful houseboats nearby and a relaxed promenade atmosphere for walking and sunset visits.
- Recommended
Old Shoreham
Historic part of town with narrow streets, old buildings and easy access to the Norman church and riverside paths.
- Recommended
River Adur Walk
Riverside walk along the Adur, popular for birdwatching, boat views and gentle walks close to the town centre.
- Vegetarian
Sussex Pond Pudding
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. A rich historic Sussex dish with a sharp, sweet centre.
- Gluten-free
Chichester Lobster
Chichester lobster is prized on the Sussex coast for sweet, delicate meat. It reflects the county's long fishing tradition and nearby coastal waters.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Brighton Rock
Brighton rock is a traditional boiled sugar sweet from nearby Brighton. It is a classic seaside treat strongly linked with the local coast.
Tajdar
Popular local Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and classic favourites in a friendly, informal setting.
The Waterside Inn
Relaxed waterside restaurant at Shoreham Harbour known for fresh seafood, fish dishes and modern British cooking.
Carats Cafe Bar
Well-known café and restaurant by the coast serving brunch, cakes, coffee and light meals in a bright, casual space.
Pound sterling (£)
Generally moderate for southern England: dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and cafés are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Brighton & Hove Buses
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £6.30
To the city centre
Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station -> Brighton Railway Station
- Distance
- 0 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Contactless works on Brighton & Hove buses and Metrobus. Daily capping can reduce the total to the relevant day ticket price.
- Shoreham-by-Sea sits within the Brighton & Hove citySAVER boundary. Check the fare zone before buying if you are travelling beyond Shoreham or into a wider network area.
FAQs: Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea is 323 km.
The first train from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea leaves at 1:07.
The last train from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea departs at 21:12.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea.
Booking trains from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea offers a mix of urban and rural views, including stretches of picturesque countryside in the Peak District and glimpses of the South Downs, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Shoreham-by-Sea
Most Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Shoreham-by-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Shoreham-by-Sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Shoreham-by-Sea
Which Manchester station do trains to Shoreham-by-Sea leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea leave from Manchester Piccadilly. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
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.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
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.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Shoreham-by-Sea station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Shoreham-by-Sea arrive at Shoreham-by-Sea. Shoreham-by-Sea is from Shoreham-by-Sea city centre.
Shoreham-by-SeaShoreham-by-sea station, Station Approach, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WX
Shoreham-by-Sea train station facilities and services
Shoreham-by-Sea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shoreham-by-Sea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shoreham-by-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shoreham-by-Sea: 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 street and 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, 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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