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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brighton to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

$30

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

$21

Friday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 59m	7:11 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	4:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:11:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 59m
National Express	9h 53m	8:12 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	6:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:12:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
National Express	9h 58m	9:12 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:12:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 58m
National Express	9h 33m	1:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:12:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 33m
National Express	9h 38m	2:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	11:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:12:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 25m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
National Express	13h 20m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
National Express	13h 17m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:53:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 17m
National Express	13h 15m	10:55 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
National Express	13h 13m	10:57 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:57:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 13m

Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Manchester via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 11m
  
  0
  
  9:54 PM
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  11:40 PM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:54:00 PM to Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
- National Express
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:15 AM
  
  London Heathrow Airport
  Heathrow Bus Station
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel Time is 5h 2m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 5m	11:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 5m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 10m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 30m	1:55 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 35m	4:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 45m	6:45 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 55m	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	9h 25m	10:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	10h 5m	11:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 5m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 5m	11:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 5m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 10m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 30m	1:55 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	2:50 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	10h 5m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 10m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 30m	1:55 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 35m	4:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 30m	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
National Express	10h 35m	9:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express	9h 45m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 55m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	9h 55m	1:55 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to Manchester is $19 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 85 daily buses from Brighton to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between Brighton and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 168 buses from Brighton to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Manchester, with 64 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 62 times every day by bus from Brighton to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	8h 28m
Earliest Bus	2:55 AM
Latest Bus	9:52 PM
Daily Bus Routes	62 Ø
Distance	204.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Manchester

Every day, 62 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brighton for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$21

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$22

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$27

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$33

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$23

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Manchester, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brighton to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brighton to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brighton to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and Manchester.

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brighton to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Brighton to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brighton to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Brighton to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brighton to Manchester bus

How much does a Brighton Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 9h 45m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 62 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Brighton to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 8h 28m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Brighton starts at 2:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brighton to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Manchester starts at 9:52 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Brighton to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Brighton to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brighton Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brighton Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brighton to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brighton to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brighton and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!