There are 4 ways to get from Greenwich to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
1h 47m£21–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canary Wharf station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
2h 33m£11–22Drive 43 mi
- Drive from Greenwich to Essexcar 43 mi
1h 1m£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Greenwich to Essextaxi 43 mi
1h 1m£100–130
Greenwich to Essex by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Essex is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenwich station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Canary Wharf station and arriving at Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Greenwich station to Essex. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich station and arriving at White Notley via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Greenwich and Essex is 41 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Essex without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Greenwich to Essex, including transfers.
Greenwich to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Canary Wharf station.
Greenwich to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Essex is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Greenwich, England and Essex, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to White Notley hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canary Wharf station to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to White Notley
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Canary Wharf station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Connect
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Central Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
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More Questions & Answers
Greenwich to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Greenwich to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to Essex is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Greenwich to Essex.
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