The average bus between Derby and Essex takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Essex at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Essex. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Essex station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Derby to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Derby and Essex is 185 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 28m.