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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basildon to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basildon to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basildon to Chelmsford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Basildon for Chelmsford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Basildon to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 19 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basildon to Chelmsford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Chelmsford coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:43 Basildon | 2h17 | 13:00 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basildon to Chelmsford
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Buses from Basildon to Chelmsford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:17, the last at 23:23. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 17m |
First bus 06:17 |
Last bus 23:23 |
Bus providers: First Essex from Basildon to ChelmsfordYou can travel by bus between Basildon to Chelmsford with First Essex for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basildon to Chelmsford coach
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