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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from $24
tomorrow
from $15
Monday
from $19
Tuesday
from $19
Wednesday
from $12
Thursday
from $19
Friday
from $24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:57 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:43 PM
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:50 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:10 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:52 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 12m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:57 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 7m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:52 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:17 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:10 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:13 PM
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:17 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:15 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:15 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30 AM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    9h 43m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:13 PM
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:28 AM
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:45 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    9h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:20 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:07 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:32 AM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:35 AM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    9h 17m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:02 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:07 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    9h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:20 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    8h 47m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:17 PM
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:15 PM
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:13 PM
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 PM
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 75 daily buses from Manchester to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Manchester and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 231 buses from Manchester to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Brighton, with 66 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Manchester to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 70 times every day by bus from Manchester to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 8h 3m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 70 Ø
Distance 204.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Brighton

Every day, 70 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
Saturday 06/21
$24
Sunday 06/22
$15
Monday 06/23
$19
Tuesday 06/24
$19
Wednesday 06/25
$12
Thursday 06/26
$21
Friday 06/27
$24
Saturday 06/28
$12
Sunday 06/29
$36
Monday 06/30
$12
Tuesday 07/01
$12
Wednesday 07/02
Thursday 07/03
$18
Friday 07/04
$22
Saturday 07/05
$18
Sunday 07/06
$15
Monday 07/07
$13
Tuesday 07/08
$12
Wednesday 07/09
$12
Thursday 07/10
$12
Friday 07/11
$14
Saturday 07/12

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 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 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 to Brighton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Brighton

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Brighton bus

How much does a Manchester Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 9h 15m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $64. 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 to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 70 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 8h 3m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Manchester starts at 2:45 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 bus from Manchester to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Brighton starts at 11:40 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 Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester 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 and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 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 Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester 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 bus from Manchester to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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