The average bus between Chelmsford and Rushden takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Rushden. 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 4 hours between Chelmsford and Rushden. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Rushden at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Rushden? 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 Rushden. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rushden station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Chelmsford to Rushden bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Rushden bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rushden is 95.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.