The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chelmsford to Basildon
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chelmsford to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Chelmsford for Basildon every day 5 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 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest buses will take 52 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.
0:520h47Chelmsford1:39BasildonFind prices0 changes
5:240h39Chelmsford6:03BasildonFind prices0 changes
7:370h50Chelmsford8:27BasildonFind prices0 changes
8:130h50Chelmsford9:03BasildonFind prices0 changes
8:251h05Chelmsford9:30BasildonFind prices1 change
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Basildon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Basildon coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0:52 Chelmsford | 0h47 | 1:39 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:24 Chelmsford | 0h39 | 6:03 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:37 Chelmsford | 0h50 | 8:27 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:13 Chelmsford | 0h50 | 9:03 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 Chelmsford | 1h05 | 9:30 Basildon | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Basildon
Take a bus from Chelmsford to Basildon and enjoy the approximately 19 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:23. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 41m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 41m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:23 |
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Bus providers: First Essex from Chelmsford to BasildonYou can travel by bus between Chelmsford to Basildon with First Essex for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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