The average bus between Greater Manchester and Essex takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Essex. 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 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Essex? 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 Greater Manchester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Essex station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Greater Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Essex is 261.6 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 5m.