The average bus between Chelmsford and Derby takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Derby. 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 4 hours between Chelmsford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 52m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


4h 41m • 2 changes


5h 52m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


4h 41m • 2 changes


5h 52m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


4h 41m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


5h 7m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 32m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


4h 56m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 32m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


4h 56m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Derby? 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 Chelmsford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Derby station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Chelmsford to Derby bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Derby bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Derby is 186.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 10m.