The average bus between Needham Market and Chelmsford takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Needham Market 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 5 times a day between Needham Market and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham Market is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Cattle Market Bus Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Needham Market 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 Needham Market to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Needham Market station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Old Cattle Market Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Needham Market to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from The Swan station.
Needham Market to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Retail Market station.
The distance between Needham Market and Chelmsford is 61.2 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from The Swan to Retail Market via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Railway Station, and Post Office in around 3h 4m.