The average bus between Sheffield and Essex takes 7h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Essex. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 9m • 3 changes


6h 25m • 3 changes


6h 10m • 3 changes


7h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Essex. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Essex station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Sheffield to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Sheffield and Essex is 221 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 38m.