The average bus between Margate and Chelmsford takes 6h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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 3 times a day between Margate and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 1m • 3 changes



6h 10m • 3 changes



5h 17m • 3 changes



5h 55m • 3 changes



5h 45m • 3 changes



6h 4m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Margate to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Margate and Chelmsford is 74.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Army & Navy via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 51m.