Manchester to Brighton bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£32

Average

£36

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

16:458h43

Manchester

01:28Brighton

£321One-way

0 changes

07:308h23

Manchester

15:53Brighton

£341One-way

0 changes

10:458h58

Manchester

19:43Brighton

£371One-way

0 changes

14:458h50

Manchester

23:35Brighton

£371One-way

0 changes

06:308h37

Manchester

15:07Brighton

£381One-way

0 changes

Manchester to Brighton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	14:45 Manchester	8h50	23:35 Brighton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	10:45 Manchester	8h58	19:43 Brighton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	16:45 Manchester	8h43	01:28 Brighton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	06:30 Manchester	8h37	15:07 Brighton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	07:30 Manchester	8h23	15:53 Brighton	0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

8 h 8 m

Average

8 h 47 m

Buses per day

Distance

328 km

Of the 9 buses that leave Manchester for Brighton every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:408h08

Manchester

12:48Brighton

£401One-way

0 changes

07:308h23

Manchester

15:53Brighton

£341One-way

0 changes

05:358h27

Manchester

14:02Brighton

£461One-way

0 changes

06:308h37

Manchester

15:07Brighton

£381One-way

0 changes

16:458h43

Manchester

01:28Brighton

£321One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brighton

Buses from Manchester to Brighton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

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

327 km

Average bus duration

9h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

8h 3m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Manchester to Brighton

National Express coaches will get you from Manchester to Brighton from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Brighton coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Manchester to Brighton coach information:

Average Duration: 8 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £15
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Brighton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Brighton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Brighton.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Brighton can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Brighton is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Brighton from Manchester is on average 8 h 3 min for the 203 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to Brighton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 23: 45.

There are 15 coaches a day from Manchester to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Manchester to Brighton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Brighton by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Brighton 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.