The average bus between Chelmsford and Rainham takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Rainham. 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 Rainham. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Rainham at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Rainham? 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 Rainham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rainham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Chelmsford to Rainham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Army & Navy station.
Chelmsford to Rainham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at White Horse station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rainham is 42.5 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Army & Navy to White Horse via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 4h 9m.