The average bus between Chelmsford and Salford takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Salford. 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 Salford. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Salford at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Salford? 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 Salford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Salford station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Chelmsford to Salford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Salford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Salford is 269.5 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 24m.