The average bus between Dudley and Essex takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dudley 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 Dudley and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Dudley is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Theatre Approach and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dudley 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 Dudley to Essex. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Dudley to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Dudley to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Dudley and Essex is 196.4 km. The road distance is 231 km.
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.