The average bus between Croydon and Essex takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Essex. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:32 AM which arrives into Essex at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Essex. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Essex station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Croydon to Essex bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Essex bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Croydon and Essex is 68.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Polecat Road via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 47m.