The average bus between Manchester and Wickford takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Wickford. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Wickford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Wickford at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Wickford? 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 Wickford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wickford station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Manchester to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Swans station.
Book your Manchester to Wickford bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Manchester and Wickford is 279.4 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Swans via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station in around 7h 24m.