The average bus between Chelmsford and Stanstead takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Stanstead. 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 4 times a day between Chelmsford and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Stanstead? 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 Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Cathedral station and arriving at Stanway Close station via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Chelmsford to Stanstead bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Stanstead bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Stanway Close station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Stanstead is 43.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Stanway Close via Railway Station, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 3h 23m.