The average bus between Manchester and Frinton-on-Sea takes 15h 41m and the fastest bus takes 14h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Frinton-on-Sea. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Frinton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Frinton-on-Sea at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 15h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 42m • 4 changes
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14h 42m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Frinton-on-Sea station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
Manchester to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Frinton-on-Sea is 298 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Frinton Rail Gates via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 10h 24m.