The average bus between Chelmsford and Long Melford takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Long Melford. 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 Long Melford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Long Melford at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Long Melford? 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 Long Melford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Chelmsford to Long Melford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Long Melford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Long Melford is 41 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Chapel Green via Bus Interchange and Bus Station in around 3h 4m.