The average bus between Bedford and Manningtree takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Manningtree. 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 Bedford and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Manningtree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Manningtree station via Airport Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Bedford to Manningtree bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.
Bedford to Manningtree bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Skinners Arms station.
The distance between Bedford and Manningtree is 106.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a bus from St Paul's Square to The Skinners Arms via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 6h 22m.