The average bus between Chelmsford and Lavenham takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. 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 4 times a day between Chelmsford and Lavenham. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Lavenham at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Chelmsford to Lavenham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bruff Close station.
Chelmsford to Lavenham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Norman Way station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lavenham is 47.3 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Norman Way via Colchester, Bruff Close, and Bus Station in around 2h 54m.