The average bus between Manningtree and Brightlingsea takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manningtree to Brightlingsea. 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 2 hours between Manningtree and Brightlingsea. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Brightlingsea at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manningtree to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Brightlingsea station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Manningtree to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Skinners Arms station.
Manningtree to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Victoria Place station.
The distance between Manningtree and Brightlingsea is 15.1 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Victoria Place via Stanwell Street and The George in around 1h 40m.