The average bus between Brighton and Essex takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 5 times a day between Brighton and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Essex. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Brighton to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Brighton and Essex is 122.5 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 21m.