Being in the proximity of London, Essex is well connected by transport links that facilitate travel around the region.  Served by a reliable bus and rail network, public transport services are well used, and a speedy rail link to London makes travelling in and out of the region quick and easy.

Both the M25 and M11 motorways cross the county along with the A12 and A13 trunks roads.  Located in Essex, Stansted Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK, handling well over 20 million passengers a year. Essex also has sea ports that connect the county with the Europe, Harwich and Tilbury are Essex’s main ports.