What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to bus and train which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Manchester and Brightlingsea is 249 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Brightlingsea without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Brightlingsea bus from?

Manchester to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

Manchester to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Brightlingsea is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Manchester to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 925+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Manchester to Brightlingsea - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Brightlingsea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 29m
£60–249
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 6m
£24–67
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Brightlingseacar 217.4 mi
4h 20m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 87 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain
3. Take the bus from Co-op to Victoria Placebus
5h 23m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 5m
£62–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
8h 56m
£47–89
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 28m
£57–170
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 56m
£61–144
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain
6h 19m
£96–310
Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Wivenhoetrain
7h 25m
£50–217

Manchester to Brightlingsea by train, subway, foot, and bus

143Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Brightlingsea, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bateman Road via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Stratford (London), Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 8h 56m.

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