The average bus between Chelmsford and Accrington takes 9h 12m and the fastest bus takes 7h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Accrington. 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 Chelmsford and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Accrington at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Accrington? 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 Chelmsford to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Accrington station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Chelmsford to Accrington bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Accrington bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Accrington is 294.2 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Warner Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 1m.