The average bus between Old Lyme and Essex takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 36 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Old Lyme 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 4 times a day between Old Lyme and Essex. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Lyme is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Old Lyme to Essex. However, there are services departing from Old Lyme station and arriving at Essex station via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Old Lyme to Essex bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, depart from Lyme St & Library Ln station.
Old Lyme to Essex bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, arrive at Essex Center @ Essex Square station.
The distance between Old Lyme and Essex is 6.6 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 1h 27m.