The average bus between Chelmsford and Ardleigh takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Ardleigh. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Ardleigh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Ardleigh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Ardleigh station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Chelmsford to Ardleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Ardleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Ardleigh is 41 km. The road distance is 48 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Cathedral to Head Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 27m.