What is the cheapest way to get from Essex to Sudbury?

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Sudbury is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex to Sudbury?

The fastest way to get from Essex to Sudbury is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Sudbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Freeport station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Sudbury?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Sudbury. However, there are services departing from Witham (Essex) and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Essex to Sudbury?

The distance between Essex and Sudbury is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Essex to Sudbury without a car?

The best way to get from Essex to Sudbury without a car is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Essex to Sudbury?

The line 42 bus from Freeport station to Bus Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essex to Sudbury bus from?

Essex to Sudbury bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Freeport station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Sudbury train from?

Essex to Sudbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.

Train or bus from Essex to Sudbury?

The best way to get from Essex to Sudbury is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Essex to Sudbury bus arrive?

Essex to Sudbury bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Essex to Sudbury train arrive?

Essex to Sudbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Marks Tey station.

Can I drive from Essex to Sudbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Sudbury is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Essex to Sudbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Essex to Sudbury?

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Essex to Sudbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, taxi, and car

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Line 42 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Freeport station to Bus Stationbus 42
1h 2m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train Marks Tey - Sudbury / ...
1h 8m
£9–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essex to Sudburytaxi 17.8 mi
24 min
£35–50
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Sudburycar 17.8 mi
24 min
£5–7

Essex to Sudbury by bus

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Sudbury, Suffolk, England?

Hedingham & Chambers operates a bus from Freeport station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Sudbury (Suffolk) via Marks Tey in around 1h 8m.

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