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Essex to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essex and Manchester takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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.

9h 1m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
  2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
8h 3m
£35–65

Essex to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Essex and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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: 256.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 3m.

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