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How to get fromManchester to Brighton (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Brighton (Station) 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 / ...
    3h 51m
    £92–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    6h 7m
    £37–64

  3. Bus, train

    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
    6h 2m
    £45–83

  4. Drive  250.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Brighton (Station)car car 250.5 mi
    4h 32m
    £63–90

  5. Fly Manchester Airport 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 32m
    £100–293

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    5h 16m
    £69–199

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    5h 55m
    £81–184

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    6h 32m
    £228–360

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    7h 21m
    £135–372

Manchester to Brighton (Station) by train and foot

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Brighton (Station) via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Peter's Church in around 6h 7m.

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