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The average bus between Manchester and Harwich takes 12h 25m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. 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.

12h 25m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 4 hours
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
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
11h 23m
£44–74

Manchester to Harwich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harwich at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 48m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex15h 25m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex14h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 52m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex16h • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 15m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 20m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 9m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers9h 51m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 11h 23m.

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