The average bus between Chelmsford and Stanstead takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. 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 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Stanstead station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Chelmsford to Stanstead bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Stanstead bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Stanstead is 43.9 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Stanway Close via Head Street and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.