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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 21m
    £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 24m
    £47–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    7h 20m
    £50–124

  4. Drive 250.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Brightoncar car 250.5 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–88

  5. 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 55m
    £99–331

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    5h 48m
    £67–198

  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 56m
    £106–250

Greater Manchester to Brighton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar270Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Brighton via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to St Peter's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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