What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at St Peter's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Brighton is 240 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Brighton bus from?

Greater Manchester to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Brighton train from?

Greater Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Brighton train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Brighton is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Greater Manchester to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Brighton.

Greater Manchester to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 21m
£93–162
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
7h 25m
£48–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 20m
£49–122
Drive 250.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Brightoncar 250.5 mi
4h 23m
£62–89
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
4h 58m
£98–327
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 52m
£66–195
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h
£106–253

Greater Manchester to Brighton by bus, train, and foot

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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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 Horton Road to St Peter's Church via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 20m.

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