What is the travel distance from Manchester to Brighton?

About 204 miles (329 km) separate Manchester and Brighton.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Brighton?

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Brighton start their journey at Shudehill and wind up at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton Pier, Brighton Wheel, Royal Pavilion and Sea Life Brighton.

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Next departures for Manchester to Brighton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:44pm	2 Broadway	12h 15m	9:59am	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	9:44pm	2 Broadway	12h 9m	9:53am	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	No tags
Bus	9:53pm	628 Oldham Rd	12h 12m	10:05am	Preston Circus, Stop H	No tags
Bus	9:53pm	628 Oldham Rd	12h 6m	9:59am	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	9:53pm	628 Oldham Rd	12h 8m	10:01am	Preston Park Hotel	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

204 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $71	Average Duration10h 52m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $33	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Brighton?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Brighton

A
Pool Valley Coach Station
5 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1PN, UK
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B
Brighton
39 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4FT, United Kingdom
C
Brighton Amex Stadium
Village Way, Brighton BN1, UK
D
Rottingdean Bus Stop
12 West St, Brighton BN2 7HP, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29733 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Brighton by bus

What is the travel distance from Manchester to Brighton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Brighton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?