The average bus between Dunstable and Essex takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Essex. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Essex. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Essex station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Dunstable to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Dunstable to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Dunstable and Essex is 76.2 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Polecat Road via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 5m.