The average bus between Bury and Chelmsford takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bury 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 4 hours between Bury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bury 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 Bury to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Bury to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bury to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bury and Chelmsford is 279 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 26m.