The average bus between Bedford and Chelmsford takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bedford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 2:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 29m • 2 changes

3h 56m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 22m • 2 changes

3h 29m • 2 changes

3h 56m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 22m • 2 changes

3h 29m • 2 changes

3h 56m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 22m • 2 changes

3h 29m • 2 changes

3h 56m • 2 changes

3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 22m • 2 changes

4h 1m • 2 changes

3h 10m • 2 changes

3h 40m • 2 changes

3h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Drummer St Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Bedford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.
Bedford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Bedford to Chelmsford bus tickets online with Stagecoach East, National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Bedford and Chelmsford is 78 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a bus from St Peters Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 3h 38m.