Which bus from Brighton to Manchester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Brighton to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or Southern. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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National Express8h 35m017:10BrightonPool Valley Coach Station01:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 17:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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National Express13h 35m022:45BrightonPool Valley Coach Station12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 22:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
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National Express8h 28m017:17BrightonPreston Circus01:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 17:17:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
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National Express13h 30m022:50BrightonPreston Circus12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 22:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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National Express8h 25m017:20BrightonPreston Park01:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 28/05/2025 17:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express9h 25m002:55BrightonPreston Circus12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 02:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 20m004:00BrightonPreston Circus13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 04:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express9h 25m004:45BrightonPreston Circus14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 04:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 48m009:12BrightonPreston Circus19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 09:12:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
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National Express10h 8m011:12BrightonPreston Circus21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 29/05/2025 11:12:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/05/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 8m
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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National Express10h 0m013:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 30/05/2025 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/05/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express9h 35m014:50BrightonPool Valley Coach Station00:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 30/05/2025 14:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express8h 50m016:05BrightonPool Valley Coach Station00:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 30/05/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express9h 5m017:10BrightonPool Valley Coach Station02:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 30/05/2025 17:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 02:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express9h 53m014:02BrightonPreston Circus23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 30/05/2025 14:02:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/05/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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National Express9h 25m002:55BrightonPreston Circus12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 31/05/2025 02:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 5m004:15BrightonPreston Circus13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 31/05/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express8h 55m005:15BrightonPreston Circus14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 31/05/2025 05:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express9h 39m006:11BrightonPreston Circus15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 31/05/2025 06:11:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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National Express9h 44m007:11BrightonPreston Circus16:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 31/05/2025 07:11:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/05/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 44m
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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National Express9h 10m004:10BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 01/06/2025 04:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/06/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 5m004:15BrightonPreston Circus13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 01/06/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/06/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express8h 43m016:12BrightonPreston Circus00:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 01/06/2025 16:12:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/06/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 43m
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Southern7h 8m005:52BrightonCentral Station13:00ManchesterVictoria Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 01/06/2025 05:52:00 to Victoria Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/06/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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Southern7h 3m006:56BrightonCentral Station13:59ManchesterVictoria Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 01/06/2025 06:56:00 to Victoria Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/06/2025 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 3m
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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National Express9h 17m004:03BrightonPreston Park13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 03/06/2025 04:03:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/06/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 17m
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National Express9h 22m004:48BrightonPreston Park14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 03/06/2025 04:48:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/06/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
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National Express10h 6m005:44BrightonPreston Park15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 03/06/2025 05:44:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/06/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 6m
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National Express10h 1m006:54BrightonPreston Park16:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 03/06/2025 06:54:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/06/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
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National Express10h 5m011:15BrightonPreston Park21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 03/06/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/06/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Brighton and Manchester?
All facts for Brighton to Manchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and Southern that travel daily 81 times by bus from Brighton to Manchester in one click. Book your Brighton to Manchester bus ticket starting from £10!
Cheapest Bus | £10 |
Fastest Bus | 7h 3m |
Earliest Coach | 02:50 |
Latest Coach | 22:57 |
Daily Bus Connections | 81 Ø |
Distance | 328.6 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and Southern |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brighton to Manchester?
Every day, 81 buses from 2 coach companies leave Brighton for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 29/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Manchester
How to save money travelling from Brighton to Manchester
Book the ticket from Brighton to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Brighton to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Brighton to Manchester are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Brighton to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £10 |
Fastest Coach | 8h 21m |
Earliest Coach | 02:50 |
Last Coach | 22:57 |
Daily Connections | 81 Ø |
Found on | 27/05/2025 |
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