- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 27 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 27 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 27 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 27 Sept
3 h 15 m
Buses on 27 Sept
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chelmsford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Cambridge will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Chelmsford to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusThe table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) | 3h15 | 12:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Take a bus from Chelmsford to Cambridge and enjoy the approximately 57 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 22:50.
Distance 57 km |
First bus 3:35 |
Last bus 22:50 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford to Cambridge by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chelmsford to Cambridge buses use the Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Chelmsford and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA). ATMs are available at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).
Ticket office support is available at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).
Available at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA): Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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