The average bus between Manchester and Harwich takes 11h and the fastest bus takes 8h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Harwich. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harwich at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Harwich station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Manchester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Book your Manchester to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express and Ipswich Buses.
The distance between Manchester and Harwich is 292.5 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bristol Arms via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 8h 58m.