The cheapest and fastest coaches from Romford to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Romford to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Romford to Chelmsford you need to make at least one change.
6:191h20Romford7:39ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
7:061h34Romford8:40ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
8:031h19Romford9:22ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
8:231h30Romford9:53ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
9:231h25Romford10:48ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
14:431h18Romford16:01ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
8:031h19Romford9:22ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
6:191h20Romford7:39ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
10:031h20Romford11:23ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
12:031h20Romford13:23ChelmsfordFind prices1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Romford to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romford to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 26 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Romford to Chelmsford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Romford to Chelmsford coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:55 Romford | 1h23 | 19:18 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:00 Romford | 1h08 | 20:08 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
![]() | 6:19 Romford | 1h20 | 7:39 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:06 Romford | 1h34 | 8:40 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:03 Romford | 1h19 | 9:22 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:23 Romford | 1h30 | 9:53 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:23 Romford | 1h25 | 10:48 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:03 Romford | 1h20 | 11:23 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:23 Romford | 1h30 | 11:53 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:23 Romford | 1h30 | 12:53 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:03 Romford | 1h20 | 13:23 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:23 Romford | 1h30 | 13:53 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:23 Romford | 1h30 | 14:53 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:03 Romford | 1h20 | 15:23 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:43 Romford | 1h18 | 16:01 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:02 Romford | 1h29 | 16:31 Chelmsford | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Romford to Chelmsford
Buses from Romford to Chelmsford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:33, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 26 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 14m |
First bus 0:33 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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Bus providers: Stagecoach London from Romford to ChelmsfordYou can travel by bus between Romford to Chelmsford with Stagecoach London for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Romford to Chelmsford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford 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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