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Greater Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Chelmsford takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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.

7h 26m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Greater Manchester to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Greater Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 25m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 26m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 25m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 26m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 25m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 26m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 35m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 1m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 35m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 37m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 4m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a bus from Raby Street to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 6h 54m.

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