The average bus between Barry and Essex takes 11h 12m and the fastest bus takes 8h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barry 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 4 times a day between Barry and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 4m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Barry 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 Barry to Essex. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Barry to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Barry and Essex is 271.3 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a bus from The Priory to Polecat Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 48m.