The average bus between Chelmsford and Tamworth takes 6h 53m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Tamworth. 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 Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Tamworth? 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 Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Chelmsford to Tamworth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Tamworth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Tamworth is 178.2 km. The road distance is 202 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.