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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton station (BTN) for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:28 AM4h53Brighton station (BTN)3:21 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$1521One-way0 transfers
- 10:28 AM4h53Brighton station (BTN)3:21 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$1521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $201 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $167 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (3h 35m by train vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $88 (€72) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h08 | 1:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 6:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Thameslink from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsAvanti West Coast, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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