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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Cheapest

$35

Average

$44

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

01:00PM9h20

Manchester

10:20PMBrighton

$351One-way

0 transfers

04:45PM8h50

Manchester

01:35AMBrighton

$391One-way

0 transfers

02:45PM9h05

Manchester

11:50PMBrighton

$391One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM9h13

Manchester

07:13PMBrighton

$501One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM8h43

Manchester

05:13PMBrighton

$571One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Manchester to Brighton

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 19

National Express

10:00AM9h13

Manchester

07:13PMBrighton

0 transfers

National Express

01:00PM9h20

Manchester

10:20PMBrighton

0 transfers

National Express

04:45PM8h50

Manchester

01:35AMBrighton

0 transfers

National Express

02:45PM9h05

Manchester

11:50PMBrighton

0 transfers

National Express

10:40PM10h13

Manchester

08:53AMBrighton

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton?

The best time to book your bus from Manchester to Brighton is 77 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Manchester to Brighton route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Brighton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Manchester to Brighton.

Buses

from $22

Trains

from $87

Flights

from $109

Bus times from Manchester to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Fastest Journey

8 h 43 m

Average

9 h 18 m

Buses per day

Distance

328 km

Of the 7 buses that leave Manchester for Brighton every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:30AM8h43

Manchester

05:13PMBrighton

$571One-way

0 transfers

04:45PM8h50

Manchester

01:35AMBrighton

$391One-way

0 transfers

02:45PM9h05

Manchester

11:50PMBrighton

$391One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM9h13

Manchester

07:13PMBrighton

$501One-way

0 transfers

01:00PM9h20

Manchester

10:20PMBrighton

$351One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brighton

Distance	203 miles (327 km)
Average bus duration	8 h 8 min
Average bus ticket price	$50 (€42)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express

Buses from Manchester to Brighton cover the 203 miles (327 km) long route taking on average 8 h 8 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $32 (€27), but the average price of bus tickets is $50 (€42).

Bus companies: National Express from Manchester to Brighton

Buy your official National Express bus tickets between Manchester and Brighton from $21 (€17) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Manchester to Brighton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester to Brighton bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 8 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $21
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Brighton

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Brighton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Brighton.

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton can start from as little as $32 (€27) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Brighton is $50 (€42); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Manchester to Brighton is 8 h 8 min to travel the 203 mile (327 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 4: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 10: 40 PM.

Take the Manchester to Brighton bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip to Brighton from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester to Brighton is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Brighton including taking a train, bus or flight.