The average bus between Essex and Durham takes 14h 47m and the fastest bus takes 11h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex to Durham. 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 twice daily between Essex and Durham. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Durham at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Durham? 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 Essex to Durham. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Durham station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
Essex to Durham bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Durham bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Essex and Durham is 357.3 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 16m.