The average bus between Manchester and Basildon takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Basildon. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Basildon at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Basildon? 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 to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Basildon station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Manchester to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Book your Manchester to Basildon bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Manchester and Basildon is 280.1 km. The road distance is 360 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.