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Harwich to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harwich and Chelmsford takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.

3h 25m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 371 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
  2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus bus 371 / ...
2h 55m
£7–10

Harwich to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Harwich and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 40m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 24m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 57m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 45m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 54m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 24m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 57m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 24m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 57m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Retail Market via Stanwell Street and Osborne Street in around 2h 55m.

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