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Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Thorpe Bay takes 1h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 20m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chelmsford and Thorpe Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 20m • 1 change
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    First EssexArriva UK1h 19m • 1 change
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    First EssexArriva UK1h 23m • 1 change
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    First EssexArriva UK1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay? 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 Thorpe Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Thorpe Bay, 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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