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Trip Overview

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.

5h 9m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
5h 34m
£22–38

Chelmsford to Birmingham bus times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 17m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 17m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 47m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 47m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 47m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 47m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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