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Chelmsford to Gillingham buses

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 55m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Army & Navy to Bus Stationbus bus X10
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
3h 34m
£5–9

Chelmsford to Gillingham bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 11m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 51m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 33m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 33m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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