The average bus between Blackpool and Chelmsford takes 10h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 54m • 3 changes


9h 43m • 3 changes


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9h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Blackpool to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Chelmsford is 331 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 34m.