Manchester to Chelmsford Buses

Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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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: 239 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6

6h 13m

£37–61

Manchester to Chelmsford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
6h 50m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 8:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
6h 50m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 8:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
6h 50m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 8:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 52m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 1:48 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 39m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:48 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes

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Manchester to Chelmsford buses

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