The average bus between Watford and Chelmsford takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Watford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at The Galleria and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via The Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Watford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Market Street station.
Watford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Watford to Chelmsford bus tickets online with Uno, National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Watford and Chelmsford is 60.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via The Galleria, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 3h 22m.