How to get from Manchester to Brighton

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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Brighton?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Brighton from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 10m
£9
£19
111
Train
3h 52m
£55
£121
20
Flight
3h 50m
£54
£163
101

What is the cheapest way to reach Brighton from Manchester?

You can reach Brighton with just £9 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.

Friday
from £21
Saturday
from £9
Sunday
from £27
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £9
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £20

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:32
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    12:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:18
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £80
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 52m
    0
    12:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:27
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £80
  • Northern
    4h 51m
    0
    12:06
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £98
  • Northern
    4h 51m
    0
    10:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    15:27
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £108
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    17:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £90
  • Wizz Air
    10h 10m
    0
    08:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • Jet2.com
    8h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £108
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £110

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • 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
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    15h 25m
    0
    06:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £86
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £220
  • Aurigny Air Services
    12h 50m
    0
    19:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £222
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 0m
    0
    14:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £265

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 37m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:57
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 32m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:02
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:52
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 4m
    0
    12:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:39
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £87
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 12m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:07
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £87
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 48m
    0
    10:09
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £107
  • CrossCountry
    5h 13m
    0
    08:26
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    13:39
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £108
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Sunexpress
    19h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £90
  • Sunexpress
    17h 15m
    0
    18:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £90
  • Aurigny Air Services
    7h 10m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £251
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £258

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:15
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:25
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:22
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    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
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:52
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 13m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:13
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59
  • Vueling Airlines
    7h 35m
    0
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £65
  • R Airlines
    6h 45m
    0
    12:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £81
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 0m
    0
    18:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:02
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    03:25
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £54
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    16:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £157
  • Aurigny Air Services
    4h 0m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £255
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    08:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:18
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £238
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 52m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:27
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £238
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 19m
    0
    08:39
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:58
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £250
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 17m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:58
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £250

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 6m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:01
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 58m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:53
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 2m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:21
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 0m
    0
    13:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:35
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Northern
    4h 59m
    0
    13:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    18:35
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £80
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    9h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £73
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 45m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £143
  • Aurigny Air Services
    8h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £265

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Brighton?

You can get to Brighton from Manchester in just 3h 50m 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.

Friday
from 3h 50m
Saturday
from 4h 0m
Sunday
from 4h 4m
Monday
from 9h 0m
Tuesday
from 6h 15m
Wednesday
from 3h 52m
Thursday
from 4h 0m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £110
  • Jet2.com
    8h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £108
  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    17:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £90
  • Wizz Air
    10h 10m
    0
    08:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 52m
    0
    12:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:27
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £80
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    12:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:18
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £80
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 19m
    0
    08:39
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:58
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £108
  • Northern
    4h 51m
    0
    12:06
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £98
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:17
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:32
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Aer Lingus
    4h 0m
    0
    14:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £265
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £294
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £220
  • Aurigny Air Services
    12h 50m
    0
    19:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £222
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:43
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    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
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:57
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 4m
    0
    12:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:39
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £87
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 12m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:07
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £87
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 48m
    0
    10:09
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £107
  • CrossCountry
    5h 13m
    0
    08:26
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    13:39
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £108
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £258
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £266
  • Aurigny Air Services
    7h 10m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £251
  • Sunexpress
    17h 15m
    0
    18:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £90
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 32m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:02
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 37m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:52
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:15
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:45
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 35m
    0
    14:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £103
  • R Airlines
    6h 45m
    0
    12:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £81
  • Vueling Airlines
    7h 35m
    0
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £65
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:52
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 8m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:53
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 13m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:13
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:22
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 52m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:27
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £238
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    08:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:18
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £238
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 17m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:58
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £250
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 19m
    0
    08:39
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:58
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £250
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Aurigny Air Services
    4h 0m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £255
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    16:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £157
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £54
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    03:25
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:02
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:35
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 0m
    0
    13:35
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:35
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 2m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    16:57
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:21
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £55
  • Northern
    4h 59m
    0
    13:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    18:35
    Brighton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £80
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £143
  • Aurigny Air Services
    8h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £265
  • Ryanair
    9h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £73
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 45m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 58m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:53
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 4m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:59
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 6m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:01
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Brighton

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Brighton?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Brighton you will be arriving at Moulsecoomb Train Station, Pier or York Place, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Brighton from Manchester? With 12 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

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 Manchester and Brighton, you can pay as low as £9 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 Brighton in just 3h 50m.

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 Manchester and Brighton are National Express, Avanti West Coast and Ryanair, 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 Manchester and Brighton 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 Salford or to Hove, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at London Gatwick 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 Manchester to Brighton?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Brighton, are National Express, Avanti West Coast and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern, East Midlands Railway and 2 more.

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aurigny Air Services and 8 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Brighton

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Brighton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Brighton

How can I reach Brighton from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 12 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Brighton from Manchester.

How far is Brighton from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Brighton is 328.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Brighton?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 56 kgs, and a flight 81 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Brighton?

You can get to Brighton with just £9 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Brighton?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Brighton in just 3h 50m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Manchester and to Brighton

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Brighton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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