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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Chatham takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. 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.

3h 52m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Army & Navy to Bus Stationbus bus X10
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus bus 700
3h 32m
£5–9

Chelmsford to Chatham bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Chatham at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 21m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 24m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 23m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 8m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 48m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 28m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 29m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 43m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 43m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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