The average bus between Chelmsford and Exeter takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Exeter station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Chelmsford to Exeter bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Exeter bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Exeter is 300.2 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 52m.