The average bus between Chelmsford and Kent takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Kent at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Kent? 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Kent station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Chelmsford to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Dickley Wood station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Kent is 56.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 39m.