The average bus between Scarborough and Essex takes 19h 33m and the fastest bus takes 18h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scarborough 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 twice daily between Scarborough and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Essex at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 19h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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 Scarborough to Essex. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Essex station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
Scarborough to Essex bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.
Scarborough to Essex bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Scarborough and Essex is 279.9 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Polecat Road via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 44m.