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Trip Overview

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.

3h 47m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Army & Navy to Bus Stationbus bus X10
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
3h 27m
£5–9

Chelmsford to Rochester bus times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 38m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 20m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 20m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 38m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 3m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 43m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 23m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 27m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 20m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 20m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 38m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Army & Navy to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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