The average bus between Manningtree and Essex takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manningtree to Essex. 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 Manningtree and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manningtree to Essex. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Essex station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Manningtree to Essex bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Skinners Arms station.
Manningtree to Essex bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Manningtree and Essex is 35.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Polecat Road via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 9m.