The average bus between Manchester and Harlow takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Harlow. 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 Manchester and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harlow at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Harlow station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Manchester to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Temp Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Harlow bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Harlow is 247.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Temp Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 44m.