The average bus between Manchester and Essex takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from 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 Manchester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Essex station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Essex is 264.1 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Polecat Road via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 13m.