The average bus between Chelmsford and Needham Market takes 7h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Needham Market. 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 4 hours between Chelmsford and Needham Market. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Needham Market at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Needham Market? 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 Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Needham Market station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Chelmsford to Needham Market bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Needham Market bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Needham Market is 61.2 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to The Swan via Head Street and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 4h 34m.