The average bus between Chelmsford and Lichfield takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Lichfield. 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 3 times a day between Chelmsford and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Lichfield? 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 Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lichfield station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Chelmsford to Lichfield bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Lichfield bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lichfield is 188.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m.