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Birmingham to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Chelmsford takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

5h 5m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Birmingham to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 3m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 34m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

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  • Distance: 164.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 4h 13m.

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