The average bus between Chelmsford and Gillingham takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Gillingham. 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 2 hours between Chelmsford and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Gillingham? 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 Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Gillingham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Chelmsford to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Army & Navy station.
Chelmsford to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Gillingham is 38.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.