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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Chelmsford will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Chelmsford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 9 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 train and coach for London to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Chelmsford bus times
The table below shows live departures for London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 London | 1h09 | 09:24 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:32 London | 1h03 | 10:35 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:02 London | 1h04 | 11:06 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Chelmsford
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Buses from London to Chelmsford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 3m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:53 |
Buses from London to Chelmsford
National Express buses leave London Victoria Coach Station four times a day for Chelmsford, in Essex. Three services are direct and one requires a change at Stansted airport. The first service of the day leaves London at 11:00 a.m. and arrives into Chelmsford at 1 p.m. The final service of the day leaves London at 8 p.m. and arrives into Chelmsford at 9.40 p.m. This is the fastest service of the day, taking only one hour and 40 minutes. The earlier three services take between two hours and three hours and 25 minutes to complete the 42 mile journey. Booking in advance may secure a cheaper fare.
FAQs: London to Chelmsford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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