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Manchester to Mersea Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Mersea Island takes 31h 8m and the fastest bus takes 30h 13m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

31h 8m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Manchester to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Manchester and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 31h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelStagecoach LondonFlixBusFirst Essex30h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelStagecoach LondonFlixBusFirst Essex30h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelStagecoach LondonFlixBusFirst Essex30h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelStagecoach LondonFlixBusFirst Essex30h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelStagecoach LondonFlixBusFirst Essex33h 58m • 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: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 31h 8m

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 Finchley Road Station, Baker Street Station, Old Marylebone Town Hall, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 9h 34m.

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