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Manchester to Essex buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Essex takes 9h 27m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. 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.

9h 27m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
8h 26m
£47–111

Manchester to Essex bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 2:45 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 Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 26m.

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