What is the best way to travel from Brighton to Manchester?
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Brighton?
You can reach Manchester with just £11 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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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 22/03/2026 22:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
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National Express13h 30m022:50BrightonPreston Circus12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 22:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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National Express13h 27m022:53BrightonPreston Park12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 22:53:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 27m
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Southern5h 28m008:51BrightonCentral Station14:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 08:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 14:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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Southern5h 14m009:51BrightonCentral Station15:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 09:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Southern5h 15m010:51BrightonCentral Station16:06ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 10:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 30m004:40BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express10h 15m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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EasyJet Airline13h 15m008:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport21:20Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 08:05:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Ryanair4h 10m009:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport13:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 09:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Ryanair4h 30m017:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport22:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 17:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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EasyJet Airline4h 25m006:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport10:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 06:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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EasyJet Airline4h 50m016:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport21:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 16:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
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Ryanair10h 5m021:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport07:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 21:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 30m004:40BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express10h 15m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express10h 15m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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National Express10h 10m006:45BrightonPool Valley Coach Station16:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 06:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Ryanair5h 10m010:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport15:35Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 10:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Wizz Air25h 45m006:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport07:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 06:05:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
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EasyJet Airline9h 35m008:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport18:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 0m009:44BrightonCentral Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:44:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Gatwick Express3h 56m009:09BrightonCentral Station13:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:09:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 5m008:39BrightonCentral Station12:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:39:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 50m004:40BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express11h 0m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station16:35ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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BlaBlaCar4h 30m010:30London Gatwick Airport15:00Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Ryanair23h 50m021:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport21:25Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 21:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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EasyJet Airline6h 0m009:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport15:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:05:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Buzz3h 50m018:55London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport22:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 18:55:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Carpool Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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FlixBus6h 35m005:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 05:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m007:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal13:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 07:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus6h 25m005:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 05:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Brighton to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Brighton in just 3h 20m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Southern5h 14m009:51BrightonCentral Station15:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 09:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Southern5h 14m011:51BrightonCentral Station17:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 11:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Southern5h 14m012:51BrightonCentral Station18:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southern goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:51:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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FlixBus6h 35m005:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 05:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m007:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal13:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 07:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express13h 27m022:53BrightonPreston Park12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 22:53:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 27m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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EasyJet Airline3h 20m006:30London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport09:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 06:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Ryanair4h 10m009:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport13:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 09:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Ryanair4h 10m017:55London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport22:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 17:55:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus9h 20m010:00BrightonCentral Bus Station19:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 10:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 30m004:40BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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EasyJet Airline4h 25m006:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport10:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 06:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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EasyJet Airline4h 50m016:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport21:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 16:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
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Ryanair6h 50m009:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport16:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 09:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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FlixBus6h 35m005:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 05:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m007:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal13:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 07:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Gatwick Express3h 56m009:09BrightonCentral Station13:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:09:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Gatwick Express3h 59m008:06BrightonCentral Station12:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:06:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 0m009:44BrightonCentral Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:44:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Buzz4h 25m017:45London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport22:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 17:45:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Ryanair5h 10m010:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport15:35Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 10:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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EasyJet Airline9h 35m008:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport18:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus6h 35m005:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 05:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m007:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal13:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 07:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Buzz3h 50m018:55London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport22:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 18:55:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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EasyJet Airline6h 0m009:05London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport15:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:05:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Ryanair23h 50m021:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport21:25Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 21:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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BlaBlaCar4h 30m010:30London Gatwick Airport15:00Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus6h 40m012:50London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal19:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 12:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus6h 50m014:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal21:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 14:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express9h 25m003:55BrightonPool Valley Coach Station13:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 03:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus6h 10m021:20London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal04:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 21:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus6h 25m005:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 05:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus6h 35m005:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal11:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/03/2026 05:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Brighton and Manchester, you can pay as low as £11 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Brighton and Manchester are National Express, FlixBus and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Brighton and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Hove or to Salford, and look at flights from London Gatwick Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Brighton to Manchester?
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Southern, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and Gatwick Express
Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Buzz and 3 more.
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