The average bus between Essex and Manningtree takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex to Manningtree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Essex and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Collingwood Road and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex to Manningtree? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Manningtree station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Essex to Manningtree bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Avenue Road station.
Essex to Manningtree bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at The Skinners Arms station.
The distance between Essex and Manningtree is 35.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Cherry Tree to The Skinners Arms via Collingwood Road, Avenue Road, High Street, and The George in around 1h 47m.