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Ely to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ely and Chelmsford takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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.

3h 37m
Duration
66 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 9 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 9
  2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
3h 2m
£12–16

Ely to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ely and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 32m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 47m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 39m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 42m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 32m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 37m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 40m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 30m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 39m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 42m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 32m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 39m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 42m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 32m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 39m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 42m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 32m • 2 changes

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    A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)National ExpressFirst Essex3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.

Map of how to get from Ely to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 3h 2m.

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