The average bus between Hitchin and Essex takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 3m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



8h 41m • 3 changes



4h 31m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 3m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 31m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 3m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 31m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 3m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 31m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 3m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Essex station via Airport Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Hitchin to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Moormead Close station.
Hitchin to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Hitchin and Essex is 61 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Polecat Road via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 16m.