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Chelmsford to Ardleigh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Ardleigh takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Ardleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 371 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
1h 56m
£4–6

Chelmsford to Ardleigh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Ardleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ardleigh at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 59m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 54m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 14m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 51m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 41m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 51m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 54m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 14m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Ardleigh? 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Ardleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Cathedral to High Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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