The average bus between Chelmsford and Hopton-on-Sea takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Hopton-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 5 times a day between Chelmsford and Hopton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 11:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Hopton-on-Sea at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Hopton-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 Hopton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hopton-on-Sea station via Market Gates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Chelmsford to Hopton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Hopton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Market Gates station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hopton-on-Sea is 124 km. The road distance is 226 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Market Gates hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.