The average bus between Chelmsford and Rochester takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. 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 every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 47m. 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 3h 47m.
Chelmsford to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Army & Navy 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 86 km.
You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 23m.