What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton (Station) to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

The distance between Brighton (Station) and Manchester is 238 miles. The road distance is 251.6 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton (Station) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton (Station) to Manchester bus from?

Brighton (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton (Station) to Manchester train from?

Brighton (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Brighton (Station) to Manchester bus arrive?

Brighton (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton (Station) to Manchester train arrive?

Brighton (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton (Station) to Manchester is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Brighton (Station) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton (Station) to Manchester?

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Brighton (Station) to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton (Station) to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£90–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
6h 54m
£37–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
6h 43m
£45–81
Drive 250.1 mi
1. Drive from Brighton (Station) to Manchestercar 250.1 mi
4h 32m
£62–90
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 17m
£100–289
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 8m
£69–198
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 4m
£80–184

Brighton (Station) to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 236.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Brighton (Station), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brighton (Station) to Manchester Central Coach Station via Preston Circus and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 54m.

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