Portsmouth to Chelmsford Buses

Portsmouth to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portsmouth and Chelmsford takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

5h 33m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...

4h 31m

£18–32

Portsmouth to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:20 AM → 9:38 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:11 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 8:11 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 8:11 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 8:11 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:11 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Portsmouth to Chelmsford buses

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Portsmouth to Chelmsford bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:30 PM

10:50 AM → 3:30 PM

1:50 PM → 7:48 PM

4:55 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:20 AM → 9:38 AM

6:05 AM → 11:43 AM

8:30 AM → 1:19 PM

10:50 AM → 3:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM

8:20 AM → 1:32 PM

10:50 AM → 3:35 PM

1:50 PM → 8:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM

9:20 AM → 3:35 PM

12:55 PM → 8:11 PM

4:10 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM

9:20 AM → 3:35 PM

12:55 PM → 8:11 PM

4:10 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM

9:20 AM → 3:35 PM

12:55 PM → 8:11 PM

4:10 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM

8:20 AM → 1:32 PM

10:50 AM → 3:35 PM

1:50 PM → 8:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station

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