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.
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.




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10h 36m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Milton Keynes Coachway station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Manchester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Manchester and Harwich is 292.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
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.