The average bus between Harwich and Greater Manchester takes 13h 15m and the fastest bus takes 10h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich to Greater 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Harwich and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich to Greater 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Greater Manchester station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Harwich to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Raby Street station.
The distance between Harwich and Greater Manchester is 290.3 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Raby Street via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 57m.