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How to get fromManchester to Brightlingseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    4h 37m
    £93–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    10h 42m
    £44–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 11m
    £56–81

  4. Drive  217.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Brightlingseacar car 217.4 mi
    4h 20m
    £54–78

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 87 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Co-op to Victoria Placebus bus
    5h 43m
    £101–324

  6. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    7h 9m
    £108–163

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Wivenhoetrain train
    6h 57m
    £64–172

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain train
    7h 14m
    £241–432

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Wivenhoetrain train
    7h 27m
    £70–187

  10. Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Wivenhoetrain train
    7h 48m
    £66–261

Manchester to Brightlingsea by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Brightlingsea, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bateman Road via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Stratford (London), Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 10h 42m.

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