What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Essex?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Essex is 230 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Essex?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Greater Manchester to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Essex bus from?

Greater Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Essex train from?

Greater Manchester to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Essex?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Essex is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Essex bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Essex train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Essex is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Greater Manchester to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 592+ hotels available in Essex.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 38m
£89–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
7h 5m
£43–104
Drive 186.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Essexcar 186.5 mi
4h 18m
£45–65
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 20m
£48–166
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 51m
£111–174
Line 87 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 24m
£94–320
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 19m
£61–163
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 57m
£235–408
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 3m
£130–294

Greater Manchester to Essex by bus and train

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to White Notley via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 5m.

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