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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Brighton

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
£21
tomorrow
£27
Friday
£48
Saturday
£30
Sunday
£33
Monday
£35
Tuesday
£47

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 47m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £21
National Express 8h 47m 06:15 Manchester Coach Station 15:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £21
National Express 8h 52m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 16:07 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £21
National Express 8h 52m 08:20 Manchester Coach Station 17:12 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £21
National Express 8h 57m 09:30 Manchester Coach Station 18:27 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 47m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £27
National Express 8h 47m 06:15 Manchester Coach Station 15:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £27
National Express 8h 52m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 16:07 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £27
National Express 8h 52m 08:20 Manchester Coach Station 17:12 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £27
National Express 8h 57m 09:30 Manchester Coach Station 18:27 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 3m 02:45 Manchester Coach Station 12:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £48
National Express 8h 33m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 13:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £48
National Express 8h 33m 06:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £48
National Express 8h 38m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 15:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £48
National Express 8h 43m 08:20 Manchester Coach Station 17:03 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Coventry, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 43m
      0
      15:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      19:50
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      6h 18m
      0
      20:10
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      02:28
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 22m 05:40 Manchester Coach Station 14:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £30
National Express 8h 27m 06:35 Manchester Coach Station 15:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £30
National Express 8h 37m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:07 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £30
National Express 8h 32m 08:30 Manchester Coach Station 17:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £30
National Express 8h 37m 09:30 Manchester Coach Station 18:07 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 8m 05:40 Manchester Coach Station 13:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £33
National Express 8h 13m 06:35 Manchester Coach Station 14:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £33
National Express 8h 23m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 15:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £33
National Express 8h 23m 08:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £33
National Express 8h 23m 09:30 Manchester Coach Station 17:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £35
National Express 8h 40m 06:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:55 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £35
National Express 8h 45m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 16:00 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £35
National Express 8h 45m 08:20 Manchester Coach Station 17:05 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £35
National Express 9h 5m 10:15 Manchester Coach Station 19:20 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £35

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 02:45 Manchester Coach Station 12:55 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £47
National Express 8h 40m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £47
National Express 8h 40m 06:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:55 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £47
National Express 8h 45m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 16:00 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £47
National Express 8h 45m 08:20 Manchester Coach Station 17:05 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Coventry, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 23m
      0
      08:30
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      12:25
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 33m
      0
      13:20
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
    Travel time is 3h 43m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Brighton is £11 on 05/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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 70 daily coaches between Manchester and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 245 coaches from Manchester to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Brighton, with 65 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 73 times every day by bus from Manchester to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 8h 3m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 73 Ø
Distance 328.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Brighton

Every day, 73 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 17/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
£21
Thursday 18/12
£27
Friday 19/12
£48
Saturday 20/12
£30
Sunday 21/12
£33
Monday 22/12
£35
Tuesday 23/12
£47
Wednesday 24/12
£47
Thursday 25/12
£53
Friday 26/12
£56
Saturday 27/12
£48
Sunday 28/12
£40
Monday 29/12
£40
Tuesday 30/12
£24
Wednesday 31/12
£48
Thursday 01/01
£40
Friday 02/01
£24
Saturday 03/01
£27
Sunday 04/01
£18
Monday 05/01
£11
Tuesday 06/01
£11
Wednesday 07/01
£11
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£11
Saturday 10/01
£11
Sunday 11/01

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 £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Brighton. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

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 £21
Fastest Coach 8h 3m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 73 Ø
Found on 17/12/2025

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 £11 and takes 8h 47m. 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 £11 to £48. 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 73 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 £21. 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 05:15. 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 23:55. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester 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 73 daily trips between Manchester 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 to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 73 trips between Manchester 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 to Brighton

Economy
Economy

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

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