The average bus between Chelmsford and Maidstone takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Maidstone. 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 every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Maidstone? 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 Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Maidstone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Chelmsford to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Army & Navy station.
Chelmsford to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at St Faith's Street station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Maidstone is 52.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Army & Navy to St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 4h 7m.