The average bus between Chelmsford and Leigh takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Leigh. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Leigh. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Leigh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Leigh? 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 Leigh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Leigh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Chelmsford to Leigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Leigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Leigh is 281.1 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 27m.