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The average bus between Chelmsford and Derby takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Derby. 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 21m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
  2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
5h 25m
£20–39

Chelmsford to Derby bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Derby. 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 Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 52m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 8m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 52m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 52m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 8m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 52m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 8m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 29m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 7m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express5h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 19m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 32m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express5h 22m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 52m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 8m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressKinchbus5h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Derby? 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: 156.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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