The average bus between Chelmsford and Sandbanks takes 8h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Sandbanks. 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 5 times a day between Chelmsford and Sandbanks. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Sandbanks at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Sandbanks? 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 Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Sandbanks station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Sandbanks is 204.8 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shoreacres via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 43m.