The average bus between Chelmsford and Earls Colne takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Earls Colne. 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 3 times a day between Chelmsford and Earls Colne. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Earls Colne at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 29m • 1 changeArrives next day

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7h 7m • 1 change
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7h 53m • 1 change
1h 39m • 1 change
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1h 39m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Earls Colne? 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 Earls Colne. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Earls Colne station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Chelmsford to Earls Colne bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Earls Colne bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Earls Colne is 26.6 km. The road distance is 39 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to High Street hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.