The average bus between Croydon and Chelmsford takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Croydon to Chelmsford. 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 hourly between Croydon and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 3:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Chelmsford? 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 Croydon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Croydon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Croydon to Chelmsford bus tickets online with Abellio London, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Chelmsford is 55.6 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Bus Station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, and Coach Station in around 3h 15m.