The average bus between Wickford and Manchester takes 8h 23m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. 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 3 times a day between Wickford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wickford is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 59m • 2 changes


8h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 26m • 2 changes


8h 59m • 2 changes


8h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 26m • 2 changes


8h 59m • 2 changes


8h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 26m • 2 changes


8h 59m • 2 changes


8h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 26m • 2 changes
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 8h 23m.
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 Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Wickford and Manchester is 279.4 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a bus from The Swans to Shudehill Interchange via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 7h 45m.