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

The cheapest way to get from Shinfield to Essex is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinfield to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shinfield and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinfield to Essex. However, there are services departing from Church Lane and arriving at Polecat Road via Reading RailAir, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Shinfield and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Shinfield to Essex. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Shinfield to Essex?

The distance between Shinfield and Essex is 87 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shinfield to Essex without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Shinfield to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinfield to Essex bus from?

Shinfield to Essex bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Shinfield to Essex train from?

Shinfield to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Shinfield to Essex?

The best way to get from Shinfield to Essex is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Shinfield to Essex bus arrive?

Shinfield to Essex bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Shinfield to Essex train arrive?

Shinfield to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Shinfield to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinfield to Essex is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Shinfield to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 742+ hotels available in Essex.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 6m
£42–99
Drive 89.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinfield to Essexcar 89.3 mi
1h 55m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4h 44m
£43–69
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 55m
£50–102
Train via Wokingham
1. Take the train from Wokingham to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 5m
£43–102

Shinfield to Essex by bus and train

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Shinfield, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from Brookers Hill to White Notley via Friar Street, Reading, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Lane to Polecat Road via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 44m.

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