4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Brighton
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€67
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€155
Fastest journey on Oct 27
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
3 h 54 m
Trains on Oct 27
22
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brighton will cost around €155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
W33886+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G773771:34 PM4h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers- W33948+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W4548812:14 PM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers - W33925+G77374+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:34 PM3h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers
- W34270+W45481+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge1:14 PM4h07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers
- W34031+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G7737512:54 PM4h03Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers
- W33925+G77374+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:34 PM3h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€671One-way2 transfers
- W33893+G77350+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:34 AM3h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€1291One-way2 transfers
- W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773197:34 AM3h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€3001One-way2 transfers
- W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773358:34 AM3h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€891One-way2 transfers
- W34218+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773117:00 AM3h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€3001One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brighton trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33952+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45472 | Delayed 8:14 AM 8:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77335 | Delayed 8:34 AM 8:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 12:44 PM 12:44 PMBrighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33886+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77377 | Delayed 1:34 PM 1:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 5:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
| W34018+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45391 | 6:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33953+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77303 | 6:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34218+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77311 | 7:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77319 | 7:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34092+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77327 | 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h03 | 11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33952+W45472+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 8:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W34181+G77344+ G86189+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 8:16 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 4h42 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77335 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
 C04439+W34181+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W32976 | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h32 | 1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77344 | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34134+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45482 | 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34028+G77356+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G86192 | 9:16 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 4h41 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| W33893+G77350+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C04444+W34028+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45551 | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h32 | 2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77356 | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h03 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33896+W45473+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 10:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33948+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45488 | 12:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 4:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33925+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77374 | 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 4:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C21590+W33973+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45574 | 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h33 | 5:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| W34031+G77375+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h03 | 4:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34270+W45481+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 1:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h07 | 5:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33886+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77377 | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 5:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Brighton
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Brighton
Most Manchester to Brighton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Brighton leave from?
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 Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Brighton station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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.
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