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Chelmsford to Polstead buses

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The average bus between Chelmsford and Polstead takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Polstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 371 bus, line 43 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Head Street to Middle Schoolbus bus 43
2h 57m
£4–7

Chelmsford to Polstead bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Polstead. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Polstead at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers11h 9m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 26m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 26m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 26m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 26m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 6m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Polstead? 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Polstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Polstead, England?

You can take a bus from Cathedral to Middle School via Head Street in around 2h 57m.

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