The average bus between Harwich and Manchester takes 12h 32m and the fastest bus takes 10h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich to Manchester. 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 4 times a day between Harwich and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Harwich to Manchester? 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 Harwich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Manchester station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Harwich to Manchester bus tickets online with First Essex and National Express.
The distance between Harwich and Manchester is 292.5 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Manchester Central Coach Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 49m.