The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least 2 times.
W33791+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
G772365:39 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)9:44 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1051One-way2 transfers
W33759+
V93996+
G77334+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston5:39 PM4h32Brighton station (BTN)10:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1101One-way3 transfers
W33382+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
C0273812:44 PM4h00Brighton station (BTN)4:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1121One-way2 transfers
C02746+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
W336852:44 PM4h00Brighton station (BTN)6:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1121One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
W33468+
G773062:09 PM3h56Brighton station (BTN)6:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1121One-way2 transfers
W33675+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
G7729012:09 PM3h56Brighton station (BTN)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1161One-way2 transfers
W33792+
G77282+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston11:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)3:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1221One-way2 transfers
W33501+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
G772659:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1521One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
W33680+
G772578:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1521One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
W33513+
G772497:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1521One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $123 (€101).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $108 (€88) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02719+ W33711 | 5:08 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h11 | 9:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33791+ G77236+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 5:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33559+ G77241+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45711+ W33782+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 6:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 10:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45714+ W33695+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 6:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33513+ G77249+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 7:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02725+ W33743+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 7:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45700+ W33582+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 7:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33680+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ G77257 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45731+ W33454+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 8:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45697+ W33532+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 8:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33501+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ G77265 | 9:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02740+ W33519+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45704+ W33724+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33564+ G77273+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 10:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02724+ W33777+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 2:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02742+ W33679+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 10:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33792+ G77282+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 11:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45722+ W33697+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 11:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 3:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45715+ W33761+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 11:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 3:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33675+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ G77290 | 12:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45734+ W33516+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 12:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02738+ W33382+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 12:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33436+ G77298+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 1:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02710+ W33453+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 1:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 5:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45727+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ W33550 | 1:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 5:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W33468+ G77306 | 2:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02736+ W33554+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 2:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02746+ W33685+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 2:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 6:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33462+ G77314+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 3:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W45737+ W33520+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 3:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W33752+ G77330 | 5:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C02711+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ W33541 | 5:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W33676+ G77334 | 5:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 9:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W33759+ V93996+ G77334 | 5:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h32 | 10:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
C02745+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ W33490 | 6:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h36 | 10:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G77346+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W33750 | 7:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h26 | 11:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:12, the last at 17:44. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 3:12 AM |
Last train 5:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $20 (€17). 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 Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton station (BTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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