Chelmsford to Derby Buses

Chelmsford to Derby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Derby takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. 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.

5h 20m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...

5h 25m

£21–40

Chelmsford to Derby bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:08 PM → 2:10 AM
Arrives next day
6h 2m • 2 changes
11:53 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:44 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
4:24 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:44 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
4:24 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:45 PM
5h • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 9:34 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:51 AM → 5:25 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:44 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
4:19 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:44 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
4:19 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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