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How to travel from Manchester to Brighton

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. 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 bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €75.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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Flight

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€133

Average price

€191

Average price

8h 49m

Average total duration

8h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX540 · NX025
11:45AM9h12
Manchester, Coach Station
08:57PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX025
11:45AM9h12
Manchester, Coach Station
08:57PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0697
03:40PM1h00
Manchester Airport
04:40PMSouthampton Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02840+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25991
11:54AM4h03
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:57PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1271One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02852+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25987
10:54AM4h03
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:57PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1441One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02843+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25989
11:34AM3h53
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1441One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
11:45AM9h15
Manchester, Coach Station
09:00PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
$311One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
11:00AM9h02
Manchester, Coach Station
08:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
11:00AM9h05
Manchester, Coach Station
08:05PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
$401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Brighton

Travel to Brighton 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 Manchester to Brighton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Brighton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brighton costing on average $90 (€71).

A bus is $79 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Brighton costing on average $95 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Manchester to Brighton is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Brighton is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Brighton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, Eastern Airways to go to Brighton by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, East Midlands Trains, LNER, CrossCountry to go to Brighton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Brighton:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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