The average bus between Newmarket and Essex takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newmarket 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 Newmarket to Essex. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Essex station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Newmarket to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Horse Racing Museum station.
Newmarket to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Newmarket and Essex is 47.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Horse Racing Museum to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 38m.