The average bus between Chelmsford and West Midlands takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to West Midlands? 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 West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Chelmsford to West Midlands bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to West Midlands bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and West Midlands is 186.8 km. The road distance is 269 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.