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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chester and Essex takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. There is at least one bus per day from Chester 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.

11h 37m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chester to Essex bus times

Buses run once daily between Chester and Essex. The service departs Chester at 12:30 AM at night, which arrives into Essex at 09:04:00. All services require a transfer at Pool Meadow Bus Station and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex8h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex8h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex30h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex8h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex8h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex8h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Polecat Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 50m.

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