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Brightlingsea to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brightlingsea and Chelmsford takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Brightlingsea 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.

2h 49m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 87 bus, line 371 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Victoria Place to Osborne Streetbus bus 87
  2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus bus 371 / ...
2h 19m
£4–6

Brightlingsea to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run hourly between Brightlingsea and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brightlingsea is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 34m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 34m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 34m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brightlingsea 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: 36 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Place to Retail Market via Osborne Street in around 2h 19m.

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