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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $374.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $374 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Manchester:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Manchester costing on average $127.
A bus is $335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Manchester costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Manchester
How to get from Brighton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM 8h10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 AM 8h10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1382
6:25 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport $276 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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G77281+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston11:09 AM 3h56 Brighton station (BTN) 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34101+G77272+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston
10:09 AM 3h56 Brighton station (BTN) 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34179+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
W4542510:44 AM 4h00 Brighton station (BTN) 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 AM 8h30 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:05 AM 8h35 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 AM 8h50 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8977 · BA89048:50 AM 6h40 Southampton Airport 3:30 PM Manchester Airport $323 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA1372
3:20 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport $353 1 One-way 0 transfers 
BA8752+BA890412:15 PM 3h15 London City Airport 3:30 PM Manchester Airport $381 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Manchester:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Manchester costing on average $127.
A bus is $335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Manchester costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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