4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Brighton
Cheapest price
60S$
Average price
85S$
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brighton will cost around 85S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 60S$.
To travel from Manchester to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
NX540 · NX0255:45 AM9h20Manchester, Coach Station3:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)60 S$1One-way1 change- NX540 · NX0255:45 AM9h17Manchester, Coach Station3:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus60 S$1One-way1 change
- NX540 · NX02512:15 PM8h52Manchester, Coach Station9:07 PMBrighton, Preston Circus62 S$1One-way1 change
- NX540 · NX0253:35 PM9h00Manchester, Coach Station12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus62 S$1One-way1 change
- NX540 · NX0253:35 PM9h02Manchester, Coach Station12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)62 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM7h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:15 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)110 S$1One-way1 change- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM7h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:25 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road110 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM7h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:15 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)110 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM7h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)83 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM7h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:25 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road110 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 26S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 26S$, and a flight costs an average of 107S$.
Distance: 328 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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40S$ Average Price Cheapest | 186S$ Average Price | 219S$ Average Price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brighton coaches for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h35 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h45 | 1:25 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h25 | 1:25 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h15 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h35 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h37 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h00 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h55 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h40 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h50 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| NX424 · NX025 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 10h15 | 10:10 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX424 · NX025 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 10h10 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
| NX421 · NX025 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 10h17 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX421 · NX025 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 10h20 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 4:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h22 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 4:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h25 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h30 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h40 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h17 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h20 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h25 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h15 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 8:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h42 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 8:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h45 | 6:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 10:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h27 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 10:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h30 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h52 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h55 | 9:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 1:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h42 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 1:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h45 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h35 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h25 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 9h10 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 9h20 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h00 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h02 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 3:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h00 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX025 | 3:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h02 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to Brighton run on average 30 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 26S$ if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 328 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price 26S$ |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Brighton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as 26S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Brighton by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Brighton
Most Manchester to Brighton buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Brighton, Preston Circus station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Use this guide to compare Manchester and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do buses to Brighton leave from?
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Which Brighton station do buses from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre
Brighton, Preston Circus bus station facilities and services
Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.
Getting to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) from Brighton city centre
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) bus station facilities and services
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). ATMs are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station from Brighton city centre
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. ATMs are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible.
Most popular bus connections from Manchester
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