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Bournemouth to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Chelmsford takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 30m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bournemouth to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 7m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 40m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 7m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 40m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 7m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 40m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 12m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 7m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 5m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 54m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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: 166.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Coach Station in around 5h 7m.

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