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Trip Overview

The average bus between Barking and Essex takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Barking to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 238 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from North Street to Stratford Bus Stationbus bus 238
  2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
2h 50m
£11–21

Barking to Essex bus times

Buses run hourly between Barking and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford Bus Station and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex3h 4m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex3h 4m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex3h 4m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 26m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex2h 49m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 56m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex2h 49m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 56m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex2h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barking to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Barking to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from North Street to Polecat Road via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 50m.

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