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Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Chelmsford takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. 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.

8h 24m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 737
7h 59m
£39–94

Manchester to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 225.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to County Hotel via Milton Keynes Coachway and Temp Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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