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Chelmsford to Exeter buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Exeter takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 35m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
7h 10m
£33–57

Chelmsford to Exeter bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 57m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 20m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 47m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 4m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 12m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Exeter? 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: 230.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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