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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Southend-on-Sea for Chelmsford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 12 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.
8:531h19Southend-on-Sea10:12Chelmsford£111One-way0 changes- 10:232h12Southend-on-Sea12:35Chelmsford£111One-way0 changes
- 8:531h19Southend-on-Sea10:12Chelmsford£111One-way0 changes
- 10:232h12Southend-on-Sea12:35Chelmsford£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 28 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Bus from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
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Buses from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:25, the last at 23:23. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 19m |
First bus 5:25 |
Last bus 23:23 |
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Bus providers: First Essex from Southend-on-Sea to ChelmsfordYou can travel by bus between Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford with First Essex for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
National Express Coaches makes short work of travelling between these two towns with buses from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford using the same timetable seven days a week. There is one bus a day which leaves at around 9:00 a.m. and gets into Chelmsford at about 10:30 a.m. giving plenty of time for business or leisure appointments. This is a direct route with a journey time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. Buses from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford depart from Chichester Road in the centre of Southend-on-Sea and terminate at Chelmsford Bus Station.
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea 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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