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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 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly bus service 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 32m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
1h 43m
£3–6

Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay bus times

Buses run hourly between Chelmsford and Thorpe Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 35m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 33m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 30m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 33m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 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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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 18m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexArriva UK1h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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