The average bus between Manchester and Halstead takes 9h 23m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Halstead. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Halstead. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Halstead at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Halstead? 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 Manchester to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Manchester to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Halstead is 258.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 57m.