4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Manchester
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€192
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Manchester will cost around €192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Bridge to London Euston9:14 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)1:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€671One-way2 transfers- W45535+W34210+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:58 AM4h07Brighton station (BTN)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€871One-way2 transfers
G77264+W34210+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€871One-way2 transfers- W45424+W34040+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:39 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)12:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€941One-way2 transfers
- W45478+W34102+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:09 AM4h10Brighton station (BTN)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€971One-way2 transfers
- G77313+W33872+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston3:09 PM3h56Brighton station (BTN)7:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€2941One-way2 transfers
- G77264+W34210+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:09 AM3h56Brighton station (BTN)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€871One-way2 transfers
- G77321+W33865+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston4:09 PM3h56Brighton station (BTN)8:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€2941One-way2 transfers
- G77256+W34059+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston8:06 AM3h59Brighton station (BTN)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1021One-way2 transfers
- W45405+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W338633:44 PM4h00Brighton station (BTN)7:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€2941One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Brighton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 328 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€102 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Brighton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45403+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34059 | On time 7:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h09 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77256+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34059 | On time 8:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h59 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45478+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34102 | On time 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h10 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45424+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34040 | On time 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77264+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34210 | On time 9:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45479+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34198 | On time 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77289+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34053 | On time 12:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45474+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34280 | On time 12:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45432+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33926 | On time 12:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45536+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34157 | On time 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h07 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77297+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34157 | On time 1:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h56 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45476+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33951 | On time 1:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h09 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45388+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33920 | On time 6:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h10 | 10:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77342+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W33967 | On time 6:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h06 | 10:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45400+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34076 | On time 6:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h23 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77348+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+C01313 | Delayed 7:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h09 | 10:49 PM 10:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G77351+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34098 | On time 8:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h30 | 12:39 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink from Brighton to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Manchester from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains From Brighton To Manchester
Trains from Brighton Train Station to Manchester Piccadilly run frequently throughout the day and evening, with the first train departing from Brighton at 7:44 a.m. and the last train at 10:26 p.m. On average, the duration of the journey is approximately four hours. The service is not direct, however, and depending on the time of travel, passengers will be expected to change between two and four times. The service is offered by Virgin trains.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Brighton to Manchester?
Departure Station: Brighton Railway Station Brighton Railway Station is located on Queens Road in central Brighton. A bus terminal is situated directly outside of the train station to transport passengers to and from the surrounding areas. A taxi rank is also located outside the train station.
Arrival Station: Manchester Piccadilly Train Station Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is located in central Manchester. There is a taxi rank at the station's main doors. The bus station is located at Piccadilly Gardens which is less than a five-minute walk from the train station.
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Manchester
Most Brighton to Manchester trains use the Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brighton station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Road (Brighton) from Brighton city centre
London Road (Brighton) train station facilities and services
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
Which Manchester station do trains from Brighton arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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