The average bus between Blackpool and Essex takes 13h 29m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 3 times a day between Blackpool and Essex. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Essex at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 13h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Essex. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Essex station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
Blackpool to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Essex is 328.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Polecat Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 57m.