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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Manchester takes 18h 50m and the fastest bus takes 18h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 50m
Duration
597 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Manchester bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Essen and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express20h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 596.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 50m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria in around 19h 23m.

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