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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport
Showing times and prices for Apr 03
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
317 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM10h55Brighton, Preston Circus3:00 AMManchester, Airport$491One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM8h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1:15 PMManchester, Airport$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM8h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)11:10 AMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM8h05Brighton, Preston Circus11:10 AMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM8h20Brighton, Preston Circus1:15 PMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM8h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)11:10 AMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM8h05Brighton, Preston Circus11:10 AMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM8h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1:15 PMManchester, Airport$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM8h20Brighton, Preston Circus1:15 PMManchester, Airport$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM8h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)3:00 AMManchester, Airport$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $145 Average price |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Brighton to Manchester Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Brighton to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Manchester Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h05 | 10:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h00 | 10:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
 NX025 · NX540 | On time 3:10 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 8h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | Delayed 12:02 PM 3:15 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 8h35 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h20 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h15 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | On time 7:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h30 | 4:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | Delayed 12:02 PM 7:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 9h23 | 4:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 8h55 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h45 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | On time 10:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h30 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | Delayed 12:02 PM 10:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 9h23 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h10 | 7:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 9h00 | 7:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | On time 1:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h30 | 10:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | On time 1:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h23 | 10:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 10h55 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 8h45 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h35 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX424 | On time 6:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 10h15 | 4:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX424 | On time 6:37 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 10h08 | 4:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h50 | 4:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX421 | On time 8:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 9h35 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX421 | On time 8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 9h28 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport
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Buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 19:37. The fastest bus covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 7:37 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Manchester Airport with National Express for as low as $38 (€31). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 50m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€31)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Manchester Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Manchester Airport can start from as little as $38 (€31) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Manchester Airport is $43 (€35) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport is 8h 50m to travel the 196 miles (317 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport leaves at 4:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport leaves at 7:37 PM.
There are 17 buses a day from Brighton to Manchester Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Manchester Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton and Manchester Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Manchester Airport from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brighton and Manchester Airport including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Brighton nor Manchester Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Manchester Airport among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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