What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wivenhoe via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Manchester and Brightlingsea is 249 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Brightlingsea without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Brightlingsea bus from?

Manchester to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Brightlingsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Manchester to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Brightlingsea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Brightlingsea is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Manchester to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 970+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Manchester to Brightlingsea - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 31m
£96–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 59m
£49–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 7m
£58–128
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Brightlingseacar 217.4 mi
4h 20m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 87 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain
3. Take the bus from Co-op to Victoria Placebus
5h 32m
£97–330
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 5m
£117–194
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Wivenhoetrain
6h 53m
£60–186
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Wivenhoetrain
7h 22m
£72–184
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 Wivenhoetrain
6h 11m
£138–311
Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Wivenhoetrain
7h 25m
£72–272

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

143Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.7 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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, London Liverpool Street, Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and The George in around 9h 59m.

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