Reading to Chelmsford Buses

Reading to Chelmsford buses

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The average bus between Reading and Chelmsford takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 46m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...

3h 41m

£37–50

Reading to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Reading and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:35 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:35 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:35 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:35 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:30 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 3:19 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Reading to Chelmsford buses

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