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Rugby to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rugby and Chelmsford takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. 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.

6h 23m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rugby to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rugby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 43m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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