Bus Brighton to Manchester Airport (MAN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Brighton to Manchester Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Brighton to Manchester Airport from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$38

tomorrow

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

Friday

$19

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/4/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/4/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/4/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:00 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/4/2026 10:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/4/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 10m	11:45 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/4/2026 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/4/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  13h 6m
  
  0
  
  4:19 PM
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  6:15 PM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 4:19:00 PM to Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 56m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 12:40:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel time is 4h 11m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 21m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 9:54:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
National Express	10h 35m	4:40 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 4:40:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 21m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 9:54:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
National Express	10h 35m	4:40 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 4:40:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:00 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 10m	11:45 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:00 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 10:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 10m	11:45 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:47:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
National Express	9h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:00 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 10m	11:45 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport is $18 on 5/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Manchester Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Manchester Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 48 daily buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 40 daily coaches between Brighton and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 96 buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Manchester Airport, with 46 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 44 times every day by bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Latest Bus	9:54 PM
Daily Bus Routes	44 Ø
Distance	197.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Manchester Airport

Every day, 44 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brighton for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

$38

Tuesday 05/05

$19

Wednesday 05/06

$19

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$19

Saturday 05/09

$18

Sunday 05/10

$19

Monday 05/11

$25

Tuesday 05/12

$19

Wednesday 05/13

$19

Thursday 05/14

$19

Friday 05/15

$19

Saturday 05/16

$18

Sunday 05/17

$19

Monday 05/18

$19

Tuesday 05/19

$27

Wednesday 05/20

$19

Thursday 05/21

$19

Friday 05/22

$19

Saturday 05/23

$18

Sunday 05/24

$19

Monday 05/25

$19

Tuesday 05/26

$19

Wednesday 05/27

$19

Thursday 05/28

$19

Friday 05/29

$27

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Manchester Airport, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Manchester Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brighton to Manchester Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Brighton to Manchester Airport from our users.

National Express from Brighton to Manchester Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to Manchester Airport:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	8h 51m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Last Bus	9:54 PM
Daily Connections	41 Ø
Found on	5/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Manchester Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and Manchester Airport.

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Brighton to Manchester Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brighton to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Brighton Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 9h 35m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $81. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to Manchester Airport each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 44 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to Manchester Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Brighton to Manchester Airport is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Brighton to Manchester Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Brighton starts at 2:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Brighton to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Manchester Airport starts at 9:54 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton Manchester Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Brighton to Manchester Airport, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Manchester Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Brighton to Manchester Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brighton Manchester Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brighton Manchester Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Brighton to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Brighton to Manchester Airport?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 44 daily trips between Brighton and Manchester Airport. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Brighton to Manchester Airport?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brighton to Manchester Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brighton and to Manchester Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to Manchester Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!