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Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford takes 56 min and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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.

56 min
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:47 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Chelmsford, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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