The average bus between Chelmsford and Edinburgh takes 11h 30m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Edinburgh. 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 5 times a day between Chelmsford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Edinburgh is 526.7 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 28m.