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How to get fromBrighton to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 33m
    £95–164

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train Brighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    7h 22m
    £48–95

  3. Drive 249.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Greater Manchestercar car 249.9 mi
    4h 22m
    £61–88

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 42m
    £100–327

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus bus 540
    7h 45m
    £50–123

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 49m
    £107–246

  7. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 33m
    £67–198

Brighton to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Maine Road via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Raby Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 45m.

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