The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Southend-on-Sea takes 9h 46m and the fastest bus takes 8h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Southend-on-Sea is 286.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Travel Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 31m.