The average bus between Whitby and Essex takes 21h 8m and the fastest bus takes 19h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 twice daily between Whitby and Essex. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Essex at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 54m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitby 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 Whitby to Essex. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Essex station via Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Whitby to Essex bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Essex bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Whitby and Essex is 305.7 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Polecat Road via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 11h 21m.