The average bus between Manchester and Wickford takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Wickford. 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 Wickford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Wickford at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Wickford? 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 Wickford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wickford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Manchester to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Swans station.
The distance between Manchester and Wickford is 279.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Swans via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 8h 42m.