The distance between Manchester and Brighton is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Manchester to Brighton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Manchester to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).
The distance between Manchester and Brighton is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Manchester and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, Gatwick Express, Southern Service, Thameslink, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Manchester and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Brighton. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Brighton. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Brighton. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £83($100) | hourly | 379km (236 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 3h 40m | £105($125) | every 30 mins | 381km (237 miles) |
Train via Reading | 5h 15m | £130($155) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £28($33) | twice daily | 427km (265 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £47($56) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.