The average bus between Cairnryan and Chelmsford takes 16h 33m and the fastest bus takes 15h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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 twice daily between Cairnryan and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 16h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
Cairnryan to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Chelmsford is 512.2 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 13h 48m.