Bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brighton

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£31
tomorrow
£20
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
£16
Saturday
£24
Sunday
£18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 25m 22:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 06:35 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 8h 50m 23:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 7h 35m 09:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £32
National Express 9h 32m 10:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 20:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £43
National Express 9h 12m 11:45 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 20:57 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 23m
      0
      05:25
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      09:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 48m
      0
      10:00
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      11:48
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 1h 12m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 03:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 14:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 11h 5m 11:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 22:05 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 9h 55m 16:50 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 02:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 11h 45m 06:55 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 18:40 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 9h 45m 10:50 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 20:35 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 20m 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 9h 20m 09:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 18:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 8h 25m 22:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 06:35 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £16
National Express 10h 27m 03:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 13:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £20
National Express 10h 45m 03:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 14:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 25m 22:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 06:35 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 50m 23:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 35m 09:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 58m 07:55 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 16:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £39
National Express 9h 23m 10:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 19:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Coventry, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 8m
      0
      14:20
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      16:55
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      7h 13m
      0
      17:15
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      00:28
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 2h 33m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 20m 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 9h 20m 09:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 18:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 8h 25m 22:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 06:35 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 10h 27m 03:30 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 13:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £24
National Express 10h 22m 04:35 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station 14:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Coventry, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 8m
      0
      14:20
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      16:55
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      7h 13m
      0
      17:15
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      00:28
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 43m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton is £16 on 08/05/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily coaches from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 61 coaches from Manchester Airport to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton, with only 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 30 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Brighton starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 7h 35m
Earliest Coach 07:55
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 30 Ø
Distance 317.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester Airport to Brighton

Every day, 30 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester Airport for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
£30
Tuesday 05/05
£20
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£20
Saturday 09/05
£24
Sunday 10/05
£18
Monday 11/05
£20
Tuesday 12/05
£20
Wednesday 13/05
£20
Thursday 14/05
£20
Friday 15/05
£20
Saturday 16/05
£21
Sunday 17/05
£22
Monday 18/05
£20
Tuesday 19/05
£20
Wednesday 20/05
£20
Thursday 21/05
£20
Friday 22/05
£22
Saturday 23/05
£21
Sunday 24/05
£25
Monday 25/05
£21
Tuesday 26/05
£20
Wednesday 27/05
£20
Thursday 28/05
£20
Friday 29/05
£21
Saturday 30/05
£26
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Brighton, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton, 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester Airport to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Manchester Airport to Brighton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester Airport to Brighton:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 8h 53m
Earliest Coach 07:55
Last Coach 18:20
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester Airport and Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester Airport to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Brighton bus

How much does a Manchester Airport - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester Airport - Brighton route is available from £16 and takes 11h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to Brighton?

The connection Manchester Airport to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester Airport - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester Airport to Brighton is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Manchester Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Manchester Airport to Brighton is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Manchester Airport at 07:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester Airport to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Manchester Airport at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester Airport - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from Manchester Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Airport Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Manchester Airport to Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Brighton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Brighton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between Manchester Airport and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to Brighton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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