The average bus between Chelmsford and Birmingham takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 16m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Chelmsford to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Birmingham is 181.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.