The average bus between Chelmsford and Chatham takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Chatham. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Chatham at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Chatham? 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 Chatham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Chatham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Chelmsford to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Chatham is 39.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 48m.