The average bus between Watford Junction and Chelmsford takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Junction 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 2 hours between Watford Junction and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 2:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer at St Peter's Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Chelmsford station via St Peter's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Watford Junction to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at County Hotel station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Chelmsford is 60.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Watford Junction station to County Hotel via St Peter's Street and Temp Bus Station in around 4h.