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How to get fromRussell Square to Essexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    1h 53m
    £20–36

  2. Drive  44.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell Square to Essexcar car 44.9 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3h 42m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Essextaxi taxi 44.9 mi
    1h 8m
    £190–240

  5. Train via Shenfield

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    2h 11m
    £27–49

Russell Square to Essex by subway and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Essex, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to White Notley hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Museum Street to Polecat Road via Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 42m.

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