The average bus between Manchester and Brightlingsea takes 11h 35m and the fastest bus takes 8h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Brightlingsea. 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 and Brightlingsea. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Brightlingsea at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 22m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Brightlingsea? 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 Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Milton Keynes Coachway station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Manchester to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Manchester and Brightlingsea is 287.9 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 10h 42m.