The average bus between Chelmsford and Ludlow takes 10h 25m and the fastest bus takes 8h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Ludlow. 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 twice daily between Chelmsford and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Ludlow? 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 Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Ludlow station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Chelmsford to Ludlow bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Ludlow bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Ludlow Fish Bar station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Ludlow is 229.1 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 8h 59m.