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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £11
tomorrow
from £14
Tuesday
from £14
Wednesday
from £9
Thursday
from £14
Friday
from £18
Saturday
from £9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:57
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:52
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:13
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:30
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    9h 43m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:13
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:28
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:45
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 35m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:32
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    8h 52m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:22
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    9h 17m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    9h 17m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:02
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:13
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:43
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:57
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:52
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 75 daily coaches from Manchester to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Manchester and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 231 coaches from Manchester to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Brighton, with 66 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Manchester to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 70 times every day by bus from Manchester to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 8h 3m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 70 Ø
Distance 328.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Brighton

Every day, 70 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 22/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
£11
Monday 23/06
£14
Tuesday 24/06
£14
Wednesday 25/06
£9
Thursday 26/06
£16
Friday 27/06
£18
Saturday 28/06
£9
Sunday 29/06
£27
Monday 30/06
£24
Tuesday 01/07
£9
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
£13
Friday 04/07
£19
Saturday 05/07
£13
Sunday 06/07
£11
Monday 07/07
£10
Tuesday 08/07
£9
Wednesday 09/07
£9
Thursday 10/07
£9
Friday 11/07
£10
Saturday 12/07
£10
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton, with £9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 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 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 to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Brighton

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

National Express from Manchester to Brighton

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 8h 3m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 70 Ø
Found on 20/06/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Brighton

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Brighton bus

How much does a Manchester - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Brighton bus trip is available from £9 and takes 9h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Brighton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £47. 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 - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Brighton is offered by roughly 70 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 8h 3m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Manchester at 02:45. 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 to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Manchester 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 - Brighton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 bus: National Express.

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

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 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 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 bus from Manchester to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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