The average bus between Manchester and Mersea Island takes 11h 24m and the fastest bus takes 10h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Mersea Island. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Mersea Island? 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 Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Mersea Island is 286.1 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 10h 33m.