The average bus between Hitchin and Chelmsford takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 every 3 hours between Hitchin and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Lister Hospital and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Hertford Regional College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Hitchin to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Lister Hospital station.
Hitchin to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at County Hotel station.
The distance between Hitchin and Chelmsford is 57 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from West Hill to County Hotel via Lister Hospital, Hertford Regional College, and Temp Bus Station in around 3h 16m.