The average bus between Chelmsford and Poole takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Poole? 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 Poole. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Poole station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Chelmsford to Poole bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Poole bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Poole is 205.2 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 10m.