The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
10 h 8 m
Average duration
10 h 8 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Manchester Airport will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 buses that leave Brighton for Manchester Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 10 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brighton to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £55 Average Price |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Manchester Airport coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:37 Brighton | 10h08 | 04:45 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Manchester Airport
Buses from Brighton to Manchester Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:41, the last at 18:37. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 9h 33m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 9h 33m |
First bus 04:41 |
Last bus 18:37 |
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 £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton to Manchester Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Manchester Airport by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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