The average bus between Glasgow and Essex takes 16h 55m and the fastest bus takes 11h 49m. There is at least one bus per day from Glasgow 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 once daily between Glasgow and Essex. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 49m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Essex. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Essex station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Glasgow to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Glasgow and Essex is 549.1 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 11h 15m.