The average bus between Brightlingsea and Manningtree takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brightlingsea 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 3 hours between Brightlingsea and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brightlingsea is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Brightlingsea to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Brightlingsea station and arriving at Manningtree station via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Brightlingsea to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Place station.
Brightlingsea to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at The Skinners Arms station.
The distance between Brightlingsea and Manningtree is 15.1 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Place to The Skinners Arms via Osborne Street and Stanwell Street in around 1h 35m.