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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 10h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. 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.

10h 1m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
5 times a day
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 Temp Bus Stationbus bus 737
9h 22m
£43–100

Manchester to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 10h 1m. 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: 246.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

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 Milton Keynes Coachway, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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