The average bus between Edinburgh and Chelmsford takes 12h 43m and the fastest bus takes 10h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Chelmsford. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Chelmsford? 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 Edinburgh to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Edinburgh and Chelmsford is 526.7 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 11h 10m.