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Chelmsford to Southend Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Southend Pier takes 56 min and the fastest bus takes 49 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Southend Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

56 min
Duration
22 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Chelmsford to Southend Pier bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chelmsford and Southend Pier. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Southend Pier at 12:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Southend Pier? 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 Southend Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Southend Pier, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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