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 - £75 and takes 6h 29m.

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 3h 55m and costs £45 - £230.

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 Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

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 3h 55m.

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 3h 55m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 3h 55m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Brighton to Manchester bus arrive?

Brighton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 28m to drive from Brighton to Manchester.

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

Book your Brighton to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Brighton to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

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 IntlBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 55m
£45–224
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London VictoriaBrighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 29m
£19–72
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Manchester249.5 mi
4h 28m
£61–88
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 24m
£90–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
6h 43m
£42–95
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
5h 10m
£66–221
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 21m
£85–188
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 5m
£71–180

Brighton to Manchester by train and foot

311Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Manchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 43m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.