What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Essex is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Essex?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Essex. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Essex. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at White Notley via Leicester, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Essex?

The distance between East Midlands and Essex is 132 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Essex without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from East Midlands to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Essex bus from?

East Midlands to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Essex train from?

East Midlands to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Essex?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Essex is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the East Midlands to Essex bus arrive?

East Midlands to Essex bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Essex train arrive?

East Midlands to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Essex is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from East Midlands to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 738+ hotels available in Essex.

East Midlands to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Essex by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3h 34m
£71–106
Drive 104.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Essexcar 104.9 mi
2h 21m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 38m
£35–69
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 38m
£90–148

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Essex, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Polecat Road via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to White Notley via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.

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