The average bus between Stanstead and Essex takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead 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 Stanstead and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stanstead 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 Stanstead to Essex. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Essex station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Stanstead to Essex bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Essex bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Stanstead and Essex is 31.2 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Polecat Road via Bus Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 43m.