The average bus between Rugby and Chelmsford takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 4 hours between Rugby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Rugby to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Rugby and Chelmsford is 138 km. The road distance is 251 km.
National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m.