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Duration 4h 1m
Distance 251 miles
Average price £56
Frequency Weekly

Trip overview

Bus

  1. Preston Circus
  2. Heathrow Terminal 5
  3. Manchester
6h 43m
Bookable on Rome2Rio
£35 - £86

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No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

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The distance between Brighton and Manchester is 238 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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Brighton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

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Brighton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

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What companies run services between Brighton and Manchester?

You can take a bus from Brighton to Manchester via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 43m.
Bus operators
National Express
Ave. Duration
1h 53m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£12 - £27

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5
Ave. Duration
1h 53m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£12 - £27
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£23 - £60
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

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