The average bus between Manningtree and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manningtree 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Manningtree and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manningtree to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Manningtree to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Manningtree to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Travel Centre station.
Book your Manningtree to Southend-on-Sea bus tickets online with First Essex.
The distance between Manningtree and Southend-on-Sea is 51.3 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Travel Centre via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.