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Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Chelmsford takes 7h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

7h 6m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
6h 30m
£44–100

Manchester to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 6h 30m.

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