Manchester to Brightlingsea Buses

Manchester to Brightlingsea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Brightlingsea takes 11h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Brightlingsea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 38m
Duration: 263 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717

10h 3m

£42–72

Manchester to Brightlingsea bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Brightlingsea. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Brightlingsea at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:00 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 9:17 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
2:40 PM → 6:43 AM
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16h 3m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 8:15 AM
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12h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM
11h 32m • 4 changes
5:15 AM → 4:55 PM
11h 40m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 9:17 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM
11h 32m • 4 changes
5:15 AM → 4:55 PM
11h 40m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 9:17 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM
11h 32m • 4 changes
5:45 AM → 4:55 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
10:55 AM → 9:17 PM
10h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:45 AM → 1:46 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 6:19 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 9:19 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:12 PM
11h 27m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 5:12 PM
11h 2m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 19m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:08 PM
11h 23m • 4 changes
5:15 AM → 4:40 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:18 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 9:17 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Brightlingsea? 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.

Manchester to Brightlingsea buses

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Manchester to Brightlingsea bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:00 AM → 6:38 PM

11:30 AM → 9:17 PM

2:40 PM → 6:43 AMArrives next day

7:30 PM → 8:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM

5:15 AM → 4:55 PM

9:00 AM → 6:38 PM

11:30 AM → 9:17 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM

5:15 AM → 4:55 PM

9:00 AM → 6:38 PM

11:30 AM → 9:17 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:17 PM

5:45 AM → 4:55 PM

9:50 AM → 6:38 PM

10:55 AM → 9:17 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:45 AM → 1:46 PM

6:10 AM → 4:50 PM

9:50 AM → 6:19 PM

12:15 PM → 9:19 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:12 PM

6:10 AM → 5:12 PM

9:50 AM → 7:09 PM

7:30 PM → 8:09 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:45 AM → 2:08 PM

5:15 AM → 4:40 PM

9:00 AM → 6:18 PM

11:30 AM → 9:17 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway

Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Brightlingsea

Alternative transport options

2:40 PM → 6:43 AM
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7:30 PM → 8:15 AM
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7:30 PM → 8:09 AM
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