The average bus between Manchester and Waltham Abbey takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Waltham Abbey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Waltham Abbey? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Manchester to Waltham Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Waltham Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Temp Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Waltham Abbey is 250.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market Square via Milton Keynes Coachway and Temp Bus Station in around 7h 59m.