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Chelmsford to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Manchester takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 42m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
  2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
7h 51m
£40–95

Chelmsford to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Temp Bus Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Temp Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 51m.

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