The average bus between Chelsea and Rainham takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelsea to Rainham. 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 4 times a day between Chelsea and Rainham. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rainham at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Chelsea to Rainham? 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 Chelsea to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Chelsea station and arriving at Rainham station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Chelsea to Rainham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Chelsea to Rainham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
The distance between Chelsea and Rainham is 55.7 km. The road distance is 68 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 35m.