The average bus between Epping and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Epping to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Epping and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Epping is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Four Wantz and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Epping to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Epping to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Four Wantz station and arriving at Travel Centre station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Epping to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Four Wantz station.
Epping to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Travel Centre station.
The distance between Epping and Southend-on-Sea is 45.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Church to Travel Centre via Four Wantz and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.