The average bus between Clacton-on-Sea and Essex takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clacton-on-Sea 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 3 hours between Clacton-on-Sea and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Essex. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Essex station via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Essex bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Pier Avenue station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Essex bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Essex is 39.7 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Polecat Road via Osborne Street and Bus Interchange in around 2h 35m.