How to travel from Brighton to Manchester

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Travel Information from Brighton to Manchester

Distance203 miles (327 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$13 - $69
Cheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 8 h 28 min
Fastest modeFlight • $45 (€41) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express, British Airways or Avanti West Coast

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 203 miles (327 km) between Brighton and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express, British Airways or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Brighton to Manchester.

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from Brighton to Manchester

How to get from Brighton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX025 · NX540
09:12AM10h13
Brighton, Preston Circus
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX025 · NX540
04:00AM9h20
Brighton, Preston Circus
01:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0366
01:30PM0h55
Southampton Airport
02:25PMManchester Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Gatwick ExpressY30539+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09638
08:06AM3h59
Brighton station (BTN)
12:05PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkY36854+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09645
09:14AM4h05
Brighton station (BTN)
01:19PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
Gatwick ExpressY30547+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09643
09:09AM3h56
Brighton station (BTN)
01:05PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1461One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
08:12AM10h23
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:35PMManchester, Coach Station
$351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
10:12AM9h53
Brighton, Preston Circus
08:05PMManchester, Coach Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
02:02PM9h53
Brighton, Preston Circus
11:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$291One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1384
09:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:15PMManchester Airport
$1521One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1360
08:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:10AMManchester Airport
$4211One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:20PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:30PMManchester Airport
$4211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Manchester.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Manchester: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Manchester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Manchester:

Taking a bus costs $32 (€29) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $45 (€41).

Taking a bus costs $56 (€51) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $69 (€62).

The quickest way to travel from Brighton to Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Manchester by bus takes 8 h 28 min on average.

Train takes 3 h 56 min on average.

The Brighton to Manchester distance is around 203 miles (327 km).

The average frequency per day from Brighton to Manchester is:

  • 19 buses a day.
  • 9 flights a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Manchester from Brighton as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Manchester:

    The following travel companies offer services from Brighton to Manchester:

    • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Brighton to Manchester tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
    • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Brighton to Manchester tickets on Omio for $45 (€41).
    • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, LNER or East Midlands Trains for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Brighton to Manchester tickets on Omio for $69 (€62).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Brighton to Manchester with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Manchester with British Airways.

    Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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