The average bus between Wickford and Manchester takes 12h 59m and the fastest bus takes 9h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wickford to Manchester. 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 twice daily between Wickford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Wickford is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wickford to Manchester? 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 Wickford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wickford station and arriving at Manchester station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Wickford to Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Swans station.
Wickford to Manchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Wickford to Manchester bus tickets online with First Essex and National Express.
The distance between Wickford and Manchester is 279.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from The Swans to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Golders Green Station in around 8h 4m.