Greater Manchester to Chelmsford Buses

Greater Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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The average bus between Greater Manchester and Chelmsford takes 7h 29m 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 29m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737

6h 54m

£35–57

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:45 PM → 5:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:55 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:30 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 7:07 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 9:53 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Greater Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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