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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 14 Jul

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

8 h 10 m

Average duration

8 h 36 m

Buses per day

Distance

328 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Manchester to Brighton will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

To travel from Manchester to Brighton you need to make at least one change.

NX540 · NX025

12:459h07

Manchester, Coach Station

21:52Brighton, Preston Circus

£201One-way

1 change

NX540 · NX025

11:459h22

Manchester, Coach Station

21:07Brighton, Preston Circus

£201One-way

1 change

NX540 · NX025

14:308h50

Manchester, Coach Station

23:20Brighton, Preston Circus

£201One-way

1 change

NX540 · NX025

06:158h47

Manchester, Coach Station

15:02Brighton, Preston Circus

£221One-way

1 change

NX540 · NX025

12:459h25

Manchester, Coach Station

22:10Hove, Kingsway

£221One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £54.

Distance: 327 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£27 Average Price Cheapest	£152 Average Price	£205 Average Price
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Brighton bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday 13 July

Last updated at 05:15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX421 · NX025	Delayed 06:40 01:45Manchester, Coach Station	10h17	12:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	Delayed 05:35 04:40Manchester, Coach Station	8h22	13:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 05:35 Manchester, Coach Station	8h27	14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 06:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h37	15:07 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 07:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h32	16:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 08:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h37	17:07 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 09:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h47	18:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 10:00 Manchester, Coach Station	9h02	19:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 10:00 Manchester, Coach Station	9h20	19:20 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 10:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h12	19:57 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 11:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h07	20:52 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 11:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h25	21:10 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 13:30 Manchester, Coach Station	9h05	22:35 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 13:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h50	22:20 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 14:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h50	23:35 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 14:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h05	23:50 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 16:45 Manchester, Coach Station	9h05	01:50 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 16:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h50	01:35 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 18:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h10	02:25 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	On time 18:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h25	02:40 Hove, Kingsway	1 change
NX424 · NX025	On time 22:55 Manchester, Coach Station	10h10	09:05 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
Monday 14 July
NX421 · NX025	01:45 Manchester, Coach Station	10h17	12:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	04:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h47	13:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
NX540 · NX025	05:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h47	14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brighton

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to Brighton run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 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

8h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Buses per day

Fastest bus

8h 10m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Manchester to Brighton

National Express coaches will get you from Manchester to Brighton from £16. 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: £16
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 £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Brighton is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Brighton coach travel time is 8 h 10 min for the 203 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 02: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Brighton leaves at 23: 40.

There are 18 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 from Manchester to Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Brighton from Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Manchester to Brighton has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Brighton.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Brighton.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Brighton.