The average bus between Chelmsford and Frinton-on-Sea takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Frinton-on-Sea. 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 every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Frinton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Frinton-on-Sea at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change

2h 48m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Frinton-on-Sea? 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 Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Frinton-on-Sea station via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Chelmsford to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Frinton Rail Gates station.
Book your Chelmsford to Frinton-on-Sea bus tickets online with First Essex and Hedingham & Chambers.
The distance between Chelmsford and Frinton-on-Sea is 54.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Frinton Rail Gates via Osborne Street and Stanwell Street in around 2h 56m.