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Chelmsford to Birmingham NEC buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Birmingham NEC takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 777
5h 18m
£20–38

Chelmsford to Birmingham NEC bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express4h 27m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 26m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexNational Express4h 41m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express4h 48m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 47m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 41m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Birmingham NEC? 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 NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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