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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $150 Average price |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM9h08Manchester8:53 PMBrighton$191One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM9h08Manchester8:53 PMBrighton$191One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM8h50Manchester12:35 AMBrighton$191One-way0 transfers
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12:45 PM9h07Manchester9:52 PMBrighton$191One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM8h57Manchester6:27 PMBrighton$321One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM10h00Manchester9:55 AMBrighton$831One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Brighton
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Brighton:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brighton costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Brighton costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Brighton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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