The average bus between Swindon and Essex takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 Swindon and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Essex. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Swindon to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Swindon and Essex is 165.8 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Fleming Way to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 43m.