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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chelmsford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chelmsford for Cambridge 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 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 54 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.
08:282h54Chelmsford11:22Cambridge£141One-way0 changes
- 08:282h54Chelmsford11:22Cambridge£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chelmsford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 57 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chelmsford to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:28 Chelmsford | 2h54 | 11:22 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Cambridge
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Buses from Chelmsford to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 52m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 22:50 |
FAQs: Chelmsford to Cambridge coach
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