The average bus between Plymouth and Essex takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 3 times a day between Plymouth and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Essex. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Plymouth to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Plymouth and Essex is 367.8 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 13m.