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Bristol to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Chelmsford takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 9m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bristol to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 35m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 8m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 1m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 32m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 32m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 38m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 19m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 32m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 32m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 4h 57m.

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