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

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Brighton

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

today

$35

tomorrow

Sunday

$46

Monday

$35

Tuesday

$35

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 57m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
National Express	8h 52m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
National Express	9h 10m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 43m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:53 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 12:10:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 43m
National Express	8h 20m	4:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:35 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 4:15:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	7:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:15 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	9:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 9:55:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 0m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:10 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	4:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 4:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 48m	7:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:48 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:48:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Brighton
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Travel time is 1h 37m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 57m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
National Express	8h 52m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
National Express	9h 10m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 43m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:53 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 12:10:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 43m
National Express	8h 20m	4:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:35 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 4:15:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 57m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
National Express	8h 52m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
National Express	9h 10m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 43m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:53 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 12:10:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 43m
National Express	8h 22m	6:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 6:40:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 17m	6:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:57 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 6:40:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 17m
National Express	8h 52m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 12:10:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
National Express	8h 35m	6:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:15 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 6:40:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 10m	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 22m	6:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 6:40:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 8:35:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Brighton
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 3h 38m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton is $27 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Manchester Airport to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton, with 16 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 20 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Brighton starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	7h 48m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Latest Bus	12:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	197.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Brighton

Every day, 20 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$35

Saturday 12/20

$37

Sunday 12/21

$46

Monday 12/22

$35

Tuesday 12/23

$35

Wednesday 12/24

$46

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$82

Saturday 12/27

$64

Sunday 12/28

$64

Monday 12/29

$46

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$46

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

$40

Saturday 01/03

$40

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

$35

Tuesday 01/06

$28

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton

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

With a price starting from $28, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Brighton, with $28. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Brighton

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 Manchester Airport to Brighton 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton, 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Brighton

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

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Brighton bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 8h 57m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brighton.

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

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 7h 48m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Manchester Airport starts at 12:10 PM. 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Brighton starts at 12:10 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 Manchester Airport Brighton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton 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.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Brighton 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 Manchester Airport Brighton 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 Manchester Airport Brighton 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Brighton

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