Bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brighton

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

today
$36
tomorrow
Thursday
$36
Friday
$27
Saturday
$36
Sunday
$32
Monday
$36

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 43m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:53 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
National Express 8h 13m 4:15 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 12:28 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
National Express 8h 57m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 20m 4:15 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 12:35 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 52m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? 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
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      11:50 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      6:30 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 1h 12m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 6:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $36
National Express 9h 10m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:20 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $36
National Express 8h 30m 4:15 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 12:45 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $36
National Express 8h 17m 6:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 2:57 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
National Express 8h 52m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 18m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      5:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      6h 43m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:28 AM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 1m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 25m 10:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 6:35 AM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $27
FlixBus 8h 50m 11:40 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:30 AM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $27
National Express 8h 57m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 20m 4:15 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 12:35 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 52m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      11:50 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      6:30 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 42m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:52 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
National Express 9h 0m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:10 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $36
National Express 8h 33m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:43 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
National Express 8h 47m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:57 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 9h 31m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:51 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      11:50 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      6:30 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 42m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 35m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:55 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $32
National Express 9h 31m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:51 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $32
National Express 9h 50m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:10 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $32
National Express 9h 23m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:43 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $32
National Express 8h 2m 7:00 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      11:50 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      6:30 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 2h 13m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 22m 6:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 57m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $36
National Express 8h 17m 6:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 2:57 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
National Express 8h 52m 12:10 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $36
National Express 8h 35m 6:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Brighton via Birmingham, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 18m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      5:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      6h 43m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:28 AM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 1h 1m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton is $27 on 2/6/2026. 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 48 buses from Manchester Airport to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Brighton, with 20 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 23 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 9:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 23 Ø
Distance 197.3 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Brighton

Every day, 23 buses from 2 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 02/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
$36
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
$36
Friday 02/06
$27
Saturday 02/07
$36
Sunday 02/08
$32
Monday 02/09
$36
Tuesday 02/10
$36
Wednesday 02/11
$35
Thursday 02/12
$29
Friday 02/13
$36
Saturday 02/14
$36
Sunday 02/15
$36
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
$36
Wednesday 02/18
$36
Thursday 02/19
$36
Friday 02/20
$35
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
Monday 02/23
Tuesday 02/24
Wednesday 02/25
Thursday 02/26
Friday 02/27
Saturday 02/28

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 $27, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Brighton, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

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.

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 25m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $58. 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 23 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 9:55 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Brighton starts at 11:35 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 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 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 and FlixBus.

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.

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

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 23 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Brighton. 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 Manchester Airport to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 23 trips between Manchester Airport and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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