The average bus between Rushden and Essex takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rushden 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 Rushden and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rushden is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rushden 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 Rushden to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rushden station and arriving at Essex station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Rushden to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from BP Garage station.
Rushden to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Polecat Road station.
The distance between Rushden and Essex is 95.6 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a bus from BP Garage to Polecat Road via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 17m.