The average bus between Kent and Chelmsford takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kent 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 every 4 hours between Kent and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at King Street and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Chelmsford station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Kent to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dickley Wood station.
Kent to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Retail Market station.
The distance between Kent and Chelmsford is 56.8 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Retail Market via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 7m.