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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Brighton

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

today
$22
tomorrow
$31
Monday
$34
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$21
Thursday
$28
Friday
$28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 38m 5:10 AM Manchester Coach Station 1:48 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $22
National Express 9h 28m 7:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:53 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $22
National Express 8h 28m 12:15 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:43 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $22
National Express 8h 18m 1:25 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:43 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $22
National Express 8h 38m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:13 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 15m 8:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 4:45 PM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 8h 55m 9:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 6:35 AM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 9h 20m 11:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:30 AM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $31
National Express 8h 57m 6:05 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $33
National Express 8h 47m 7:20 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Windsor, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 48m
      0
      5:15 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      12:48 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 1h 4m
    • National Express
      3h 11m
      0
      1:52 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      5:03 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 3h 33m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 28m 6:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 2:28 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $34
National Express 8h 30m 6:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 2:30 AM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $34
National Express 8h 33m 5:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 1:48 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
National Express 8h 38m 7:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:53 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
National Express 9h 38m 7:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:03 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Windsor, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 48m
      0
      5:15 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      12:48 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 1h 4m
    • National Express
      3h 11m
      0
      1:52 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      5:03 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 8:35 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 9h 15m 12:50 PM Manchester Coach Station 10:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 8h 50m 2:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:30 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 9h 15m 3:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 12:45 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $21
National Express 8h 43m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 8:13 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 42m 5:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 1:57 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $21
National Express 8h 47m 7:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $21
National Express 9h 22m 9:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:22 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $21
National Express 8h 47m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 8:17 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $21
National Express 8h 37m 2:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:17 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 47m 5:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 8h 52m 7:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 47m 7:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 27m 9:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:27 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 12m 10:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 7:27 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Windsor, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 8m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      9:33 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 0h 12m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      12:28 AM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 2h 21m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 22m 4:40 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 17m 5:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 57m 7:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 9h 42m 8:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:27 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
National Express 8h 42m 1:10 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:52 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Brighton via Windsor, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 8m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      9:33 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 0h 12m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Windsor
      High Street
      12:28 AM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 2h 26m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Brighton is $21 on 6/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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 78 daily buses from Manchester to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 60 daily coaches between Manchester and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 186 buses from Manchester to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Brighton, with 70 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 69 times every day by bus from Manchester to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Brighton starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 7h 48m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 69 Ø
Distance 204.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Brighton

Every day, 69 buses from 2 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 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/14
Monday 06/15
Tuesday 06/16
Wednesday 06/17
Thursday 06/18
Friday 06/19
Saturday 06/20
$28
Sunday 06/21
$33
Monday 06/22
$42
Tuesday 06/23
$22
Wednesday 06/24
$22
Thursday 06/25
$26
Friday 06/26
$28
Saturday 06/27
$28
Sunday 06/28
$32
Monday 06/29
$34
Tuesday 06/30
$28
Wednesday 07/01
$28
Thursday 07/02
Friday 07/03
Saturday 07/04
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
$27
Friday 07/10
$28
Saturday 07/11

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 $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Brighton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Brighton, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

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 $21 and takes 9h 5m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 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 to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 69 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 7h 48m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. 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 11:55 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 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 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 and FlixBus.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester 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 69 daily trips between Manchester 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 to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 69 trips between Manchester 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 to Brighton

Economy
Economy

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

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