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Manchester to Essex buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Essex takes 10h 23m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. 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.

10h 23m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 540 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
7h 34m
£48–113

Manchester to Essex bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Essex. 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 Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 10h 23m. 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: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Polecat Road via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 34m.

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