The average bus between Chelmsford and Great Shelford takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Great Shelford. 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 4 hours between Chelmsford and Great Shelford. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Great Shelford at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Great Shelford? 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 Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Great Shelford station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Chelmsford to Great Shelford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Great Shelford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Great Shelford is 51.1 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Halatte Gardens via Coach Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 2h 42m.