The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Essex takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Essex bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Essex bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Essex is 222.5 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to Polecat Road via The Haymarket, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 53m.