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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brighton is to bus which costs £22 - £85 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Birmingham Coach Station and South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to Brighton?

The distance between Manchester and Brighton is 238 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Manchester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Brighton bus from?

Manchester to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Brighton train from?

Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Brighton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs £22 - £85 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Brighton train arrive?

Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Brighton is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Manchester to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Brighton 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 49m
£47–211
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
6h 32m
£18–92
Drive 250.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Brightoncar 250.4 mi
4h 32m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 18m
£60–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 44m
£22–84
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
4h 30m
£80–251
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 46m
£65–188
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4h 41m
£84–190

Manchester to Brighton by train and foot

322Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Brighton.

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aurigny fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day.

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