Cardiff to Chelmsford Buses

Cardiff to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Chelmsford takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 32m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...

6h 2m

£31–54

Cardiff to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:35 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:53 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 11:45 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:30 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:30 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Cardiff to Chelmsford buses

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Cardiff to Chelmsford bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:35 AM → 4:48 PM

12:40 PM → 7:45 PM

3:10 PM → 9:53 PM

4:40 PM → 11:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:15 AM → 1:32 PM

9:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:15 AM → 1:32 PM

9:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:15 AM → 1:32 PM

9:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:15 AM → 1:32 PM

9:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:15 AM → 1:32 PM

9:30 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:48 AM

5:35 AM → 11:33 AM

7:25 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chelmsford, England?

Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station

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