The average bus between Chelmsford and Solihull takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Solihull. 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 Solihull. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Solihull at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Solihull? 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 Solihull. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Solihull station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Chelmsford to Solihull bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Solihull bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Solihull is 171.3 km. The road distance is 255 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.