The average bus between Inverness and Essex takes 19h 17m and the fastest bus takes 17h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 twice daily between Inverness and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Essex at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 19h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Essex. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Essex station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
Inverness to Essex bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Essex bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Inverness and Essex is 699.4 km. The road distance is 1,004 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Polecat Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 17h 12m.