What is the best way to travel from Brighton to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Trains, Carpool and Buses for the journey to Manchester from Brighton. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Brighton?
You can get to Manchester with just $20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 30m05:35 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:05 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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National Express9h 30m01:55 PMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station11:25 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 50m05:35 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:25 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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National Express9h 55m01:05 PMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station11:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m06:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport10:50 AMManchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Ryanair22h 35m010:00 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport8:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
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Vueling Airlines10h 40m09:15 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport7:55 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 9:15:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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EasyJet Airline6h 0m05:45 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 5:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Carpool Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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FlixBus6h 40m012:50 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal7:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 12:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus6h 50m02:40 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal9:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 2:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus6h 10m09:20 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal3:30 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Gatwick Express4h 5m01:39 PMBrightonCentral Station5:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:39:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 21m012:44 PMBrightonCentral Station5:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 12:44:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 21m01:44 PMBrightonCentral Station6:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:44:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express10h 0m06:05 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:05 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express9h 5m07:05 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express10h 0m08:05 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station6:05 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 8:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Ryanair13h 50m09:50 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:40 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:50:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Ryanair5h 15m09:50 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport3:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:50:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Ryanair6h 10m08:55 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport3:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 8:55:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus6h 35m05:15 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal11:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 5:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m07:05 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal1:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus6h 40m012:50 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal7:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 12:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Ryanair5h 10m09:45 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport2:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 9:45:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Ryanair5h 15m012:40 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport5:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 12:40:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Ryanair4h 45m01:10 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport5:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 30m05:35 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:05 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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National Express9h 45m06:45 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:30 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Air Bagan28h 5m07:40 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:45 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Bagan goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 7:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
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Air Bagan21h 45m02:00 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:45 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Bagan goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
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Ryanair6h 40m09:40 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport4:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 9:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Brighton to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Brighton in just 3h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 30m01:55 PMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station11:25 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus9h 30m010:00 AMBrightonCentral Bus Station7:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2026 10:00:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m06:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport10:50 AMManchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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EasyJet Airline6h 0m05:45 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 5:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Thomson Airways6h 20m07:40 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport2:00 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 7:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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EasyJet Airline7h 0m04:45 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport11:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 4:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 35m02:50 PMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station12:25 AMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express9h 55m01:05 PMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station11:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Fastest Carpool Friday
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Gatwick Express4h 5m01:39 PMBrightonCentral Station5:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:39:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Gatwick Express4h 5m09:39 AMBrightonCentral Station1:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Gatwick Express goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:39:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)4h 21m012:44 PMBrightonCentral Station5:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 12:44:00 PM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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FlixBus6h 10m09:20 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal3:30 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 9:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus6h 40m012:50 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal7:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 12:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus6h 50m02:40 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal9:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 2:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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EasyJet Airline3h 15m03:10 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport6:25 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 3:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Ryanair5h 15m09:50 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport3:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:50:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Ryanair6h 10m08:55 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport3:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 8:55:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus6h 35m05:15 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal11:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 5:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m07:05 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal1:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 7:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express9h 5m07:05 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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EasyJet Airline3h 50m06:50 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport10:40 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 6:50:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Ryanair4h 45m01:10 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport5:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:10:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Ryanair5h 10m09:45 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport2:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 9:45:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus6h 35m05:15 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal11:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 5:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 40m012:50 PMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal7:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 12:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus6h 45m07:05 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - South Terminal1:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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EasyJet Airline4h 0m06:10 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport10:10 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Ryanair4h 40m010:25 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport3:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 10:25:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Ryanair6h 40m09:40 AMLondon Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport4:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 9:40:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express9h 10m04:40 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station1:50 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 45m06:45 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station4:30 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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National Express10h 5m011:05 AMBrightonPool Valley Coach Station9:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 11:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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What are the most popular stations in Brighton and Manchester?
In Brighton, you will usually depart from University Falmer Station, Moulsecoomb Train Station or Central Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Brighton? With 9 connections between 3 Flight, Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Brighton and Manchester, you can pay as low as $20 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Brighton and Manchester are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Brighton and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Hove or to Salford, and look at flights from London Gatwick Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Brighton to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Brighton and Manchester, are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and Gatwick Express
Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Air Bagan and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Brighton to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Brighton to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Brighton to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Brighton?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight, Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Brighton.
How far is Manchester from Brighton?
The distance between Brighton and Manchester is 204.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Brighton and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 56 kgs, and a flight 81 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Brighton to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just $20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Brighton and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Brighton and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
