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The average bus between Manchester and Harwich takes 12h 1m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 1m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Harwich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harwich at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex18h 35m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex14h 25m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 20m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 9m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers9h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 53m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 28m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 48m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex13h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 21m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 44m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Harwich? 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.

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  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 10h 37m.

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