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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Watford takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 724 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 59
  2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Hatfield stationbus bus 724
  3. Take the bus from Hatfield station to High Streetbus bus 602
4h 40m
£6–7

Chelmsford to Watford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Temp Bus Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexArriva UKUno5h 25m • 2 changes

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    First EssexArriva UKUno5h 35m • 2 changes

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    First EssexArriva UKUno5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexArriva UKUno7h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKUno5h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Watford? 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 Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Watford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Temp Bus Station and Hatfield station in around 4h 40m.

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