What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £18 - £80 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Manchester?

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 Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Brighton to Manchester?

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

How do I travel from Brighton to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Brighton to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Manchester train from?

Brighton to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Brighton to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Brighton to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Manchester train arrive?

Brighton to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Manchester is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Brighton to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Brighton to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£48–214
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 8m
£19–77
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Manchestercar 249.5 mi
4h 32m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 30m
£81–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 49m
£33–101
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 12m
£60–201
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 26m
£85–201
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 6m
£63–190

Brighton to Manchester by train and foot

310Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 49m.

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