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Chelmsford to Harwich buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Harwich takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Harwich. 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 44m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 371 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
  2. Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
2h 57m
£7–10

Chelmsford to Harwich bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Harwich at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 10m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers3h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 5m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Harwich? 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Harwich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Cathedral to Mayflower Avenue via High Street and The George in around 2h 57m.

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