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Manchester to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Southend-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.

8h 50m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 540 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
8h 15m
£47–112

Manchester to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Travel Centre via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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