The average bus between Chelmsford and Rochester takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Rochester. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Rochester? 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 Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rochester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Chelmsford to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rochester is 38.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 43m.