The average bus between Essex and Manningtree takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. 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 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 19m • 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 Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Essex to Manningtree bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Bus Interchange 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 47 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to The Skinners Arms via Bus Interchange and Head Street in around 2h 3m.