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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 31m
    £94–167

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    7h 23m
    £50–107

  3. Drive 250.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Brightoncar car 250.5 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–89

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    5h 39m
    £67–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    8h 28m
    £51–124

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    4h 56m
    £99–331

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    4h 57m
    £106–240

Greater Manchester to Brighton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Brighton via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aurigny fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day.

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