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Chelmsford to Ardleigh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Ardleigh takes 2h 44m 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 44m
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 55m
£4–6

Chelmsford to Ardleigh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Ardleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Ardleigh at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex12h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 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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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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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Departing Thursday, October 22, 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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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 28m.

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