The average bus between Scotland and Essex takes 16h 53m and the fastest bus takes 12h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Scotland 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 once daily between Scotland and Essex. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 16h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Essex. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Essex station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
Scotland to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Scotland and Essex is 629.1 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Polecat Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 11h 16m.