The average bus between Sale and Chelmsford takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sale 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 Sale and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Street and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 21m • 3 changes


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7h 39m • 3 changes


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7h 22m • 3 changes


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7h 58m • 3 changes


7h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale 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 Sale to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Sale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Sale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Sale and Chelmsford is 266.3 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 53m.