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The Manchester Museum
Major university museum with natural history, archaeology, and cultural collections. Recently redeveloped and widely regarded as one of Manchester's best museums.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $166 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Manchester Airport costing on average $143 (€115).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Manchester Airport costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 9h03 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h58 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Manchester Airport buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Brighton | 8h20 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h15 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | Delayed 5:20 PM 6:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 10h25 | 5:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | On time 6:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 10h19 | 5:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton | 10h40 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 10h30 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | Delayed 5:20 PM 9:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h50 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | On time 9:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h43 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | Delayed 5:20 PM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 10h00 | 9:05 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | On time 11:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h53 | 9:05 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton | 9h10 | 8:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h55 | 8:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | Delayed 5:20 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h40 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | On time 1:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h33 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | Delayed 5:20 PM 4:05 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h10 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX541 | On time 4:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h03 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Brighton | 8h45 | 3:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h35 | 3:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX424 | On time 8:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h05 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX424 | On time 8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h58 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX421 | On time 9:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h35 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX421 | On time 9:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h28 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Brighton | 8h05 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h00 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 11:55, the last at 21:47. The fastest bus covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 11:55 AM |
Last bus 9:47 PM |
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Discover the best of Manchester Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manchester Airport trip today.
Major university museum with natural history, archaeology, and cultural collections. Recently redeveloped and widely regarded as one of Manchester's best museums.
Leading museum exploring Manchester's role in science, technology, industry, and railways, with large historic machinery and engaging exhibitions.
Aviation attraction by Manchester Airport with historic aircraft, viewing areas, and family-friendly exhibits focused on the airport and flying history.
Historic canal district with Roman origins, converted warehouses, waterside paths, and some of Manchester's most photogenic urban scenery.
Creative neighborhood known for street art, independent shops, music culture, and highly Instagrammable corners popular with younger visitors.
One of Manchester's best-known streets, central to the city's LGBTQ+ history and identity, with lively canalside character by day and night.
A classic Manchester dessert with a pastry shell, raspberry jam, custard, coconut, and a cherry. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional sweets.
A flaky pastry filled with currants, sugar, and spice, originating in Greater Manchester. It is a traditional regional bake often enjoyed with tea.
A northern specialty of slow-cooked black badger peas, commonly seasoned with vinegar. It is a traditional Greater Manchester snack, especially at fairs and markets.
A long-established upscale Italian restaurant near the airport in Hale, known for polished service, steaks, pasta, and a smart dining atmosphere.
A popular traditional pub near Manchester Airport in Hale Barns, appreciated for British classics, Sunday roasts, and a comfortable local atmosphere.
A well-known airside pub and restaurant in Terminal 1, serving British comfort food and beer in a spacious, relaxed setting popular with departing passengers.
Airport prices are higher than central Manchester. Coffee and snacks are pricey, but casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included only at full-service restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. No tip needed for fast food; round up taxis if you like.
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