The average bus between Essex and Woolwich takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. There is at least one bus per day from Essex to Woolwich. 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 once daily between Essex and Woolwich. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Woolwich at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 59m • 3 changes


2h 44m • 3 changes


2h 39m • 3 changes


2h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex to Woolwich? 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 Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange station and arriving at North Woolwich Free Ferry station via Coach Station and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Essex to Woolwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Essex to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Woolwich Free Ferry station.
The distance between Essex and Woolwich is 53 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to North Woolwich Free Ferry via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford Bus Station in around 2h 31m.