The average bus between Russell Square and Essex takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Russell Square 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 Russell Square and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Russell Square is at 5:03 AM which arrives into Essex at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mile End and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 37m • 3 changes



3h 33m • 3 changes



3h 28m • 3 changes



4h 3m • 3 changes



3h 30m • 3 changes



3h 27m • 3 changes



3h 22m • 3 changes



4h 1m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Russell Square 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 Russell Square to Essex. However, there are services departing from Russell Square station and arriving at Essex station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Russell Square to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Mile End station.
Russell Square to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Russell Square and Essex is 60 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Procter Street to Polecat Road via Mile End, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 56m.