The average bus between Barking and Essex takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. 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.
Buses run hourly between Barking and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Essex at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Romford Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Essex. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Essex station via Romford Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Barking to Essex bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Station.
Barking to Essex bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bakers Lane station.
The distance between Barking and Essex is 48 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Station to Bakers Lane via Romford Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 48m.