The average bus between Chelmsford and Strood takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford to Strood. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Strood at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Strood? 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 Strood. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Strood station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Chelmsford to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Strood is 38.1 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Elaine Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.