Derby to Chelmsford Buses

Derby to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Chelmsford takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

5h 9m
Duration: 150 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777

5h 32m

£20–37

Derby to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Derby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:40 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 8:11 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:21 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 8:19 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:21 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
2:25 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.

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Derby to Chelmsford bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:40 AM → 8:22 AM

6:10 AM → 10:48 AM

7:35 AM → 12:48 PM

9:40 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM

2:40 AM → 8:22 AM

6:10 AM → 10:48 AM

7:35 AM → 12:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM

2:40 AM → 8:22 AM

6:10 AM → 10:48 AM

7:35 AM → 12:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM

2:40 AM → 8:22 AM

6:15 AM → 10:48 AM

7:35 AM → 12:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:19 AM

2:40 AM → 8:11 AM

6:45 AM → 10:48 AM

7:45 AM → 12:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:21 AM

2:40 AM → 8:19 AM

6:45 AM → 10:43 AM

7:35 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:55 AM → 5:21 AM

2:25 AM → 8:22 AM

6:10 AM → 10:48 AM

7:35 AM → 12:48 PM

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