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

The cheapest way to get from Horncastle to Essex is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horncastle to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Horncastle and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Horncastle to Essex. However, there are services departing from Interchange Shelter and arriving at Polecat Road via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Horncastle to Essex?

The distance between Horncastle and Essex is 203 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Horncastle to Essex without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Horncastle to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horncastle to Essex bus from?

Horncastle to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where does the Horncastle to Essex bus arrive?

Horncastle to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Horncastle to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Horncastle to Essex is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Horncastle to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 592+ hotels available in Essex.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus 56
2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
5h 45m
£70–125
Drive 118.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Horncastle to Essexcar 118.1 mi
2h 44m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 37m
£36–81
Bus, train via Peterborough
1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus 56
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Polecat Roadbus 38 / ...
6h 6m
£62–112

Horncastle to Essex by bus, train, and subway

83Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange Shelter to Polecat Road via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 37m.

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