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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Chelmsford takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

5h 48m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Watford to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Watford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hatfield station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK4h 56m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 11m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 11m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKFirst Essex5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKFirst Essex5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKFirst Essex5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 36m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 36m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 36m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 36m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 24m • 2 changes
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    UnoArriva UKArriva UK5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to County Hotel via Hatfield station and Temp Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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