The average bus between Watford and Essex takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 3 times a day between Watford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at The Galleria and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Essex station via The Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Watford to Essex bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Market Street station.
Watford to Essex bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Watford and Essex is 70.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Polecat Road via The Galleria, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 53m.