The average bus between Chelmsford and Waterbeach takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Waterbeach. 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 Waterbeach. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Waterbeach at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Waterbeach? 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 Waterbeach. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Waterbeach station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Chelmsford to Waterbeach bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Waterbeach bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Waterbeach is 61.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Gibson Close via Coach Station, Parkside, and Fire Station in around 2h 36m.