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County of England
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Essex is a large county in East Anglia, England. It lies to the east and north-east of London, and is home to three cities, several bustling market towns, and hundreds of countryside villages.
By boat
Harwich International Port lies on the Essex coast. It is served by Stena Line ferries from Hook of Holland (), near The Hague and Rotterdam.
By train
Railways in Essex are either part of the National Rail or London Underground networks. A large number of trains are stopping or commuter services between London and destinations in Essex.
By bus
There are several major bus routes into Essex, includingː
By car
By bus
Buses in Essex are operated by several different companies. Use the travelessex.co.uk website to help plan your journey, check bus times, or look for Essex-wide bus tickets.
By car
Essex has an extensive road network, comprising a mix of routes - from a four-lane motorway to single lane country roads. Most destinations are signposted.
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