The average bus between Chelmsford and Margate takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 11m • 3 changesArrives next day



6h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Margate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Chelmsford to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Army & Navy station.
Chelmsford to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Margate is 74.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.