The average bus between Cambridge and Essex takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Essex. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Essex station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Cambridge to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Cambridge and Essex is 51.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 3m.