The average bus between Chelmsford and Lavenham takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Lavenham. 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 3 hours between Chelmsford and Lavenham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Lavenham at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Lavenham? 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 Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lavenham station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Chelmsford to Lavenham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Lavenham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lavenham is 47.3 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Norman Way via Head Street and Bus Station in around 4h 52m.