The average bus between Branford and Essex takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Branford 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 every 4 hours between Branford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Branford is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Branford 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 Branford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Branford station and arriving at Essex station via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Branford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Main St @ Hopson Ave station.
Branford to Essex bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter.
The distance between Branford and Essex is 36.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Main St @ Hopson Ave to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 32m.