Rome2Rio

Chelmsford to Sandbanks buses

Find Transport to Sandbanks

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Sandbanks takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 6h 1m. 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.

8h
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
7h 44m
£23–45

Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus times

Buses run every 4 hours 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 35m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 1m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 58m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusMore Bus6h 18m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 35m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 1m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 58m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 35m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 32m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 1m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 13m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 9m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 5m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 13m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 8m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 51m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 35m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 1m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 58m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus7h 35m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 1m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressMore Bus6h 58m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shoreacres via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 44m.

Operators