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Manchester to Mersea Island buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Mersea Island takes 11h 43m and the fastest bus takes 8h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Mersea Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 43m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£50
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
10h 38m
£42–71

Manchester to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 36m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 35m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 35m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 35m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 35m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 58m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 5m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 56m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 32m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 7m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 27m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Mersea Island? 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: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 10h 38m.

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