The average bus between Chelmsford and Swanley takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Swanley. 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 Swanley. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Swanley at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Swanley? 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 Swanley. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Swanley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Chelmsford to Swanley bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Swanley bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Swanley is 42.9 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Bartholomew Way Asda via Bus Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, Acacia Hall Fastrack Hub, and Holy Trinity Church in around 3h 57m.