The average bus between Manningtree and Chelmsford takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manningtree 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 3 hours between Manningtree and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 42m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manningtree 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 Manningtree to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Manningtree to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Skinners Arms station.
Manningtree to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Retail Market station.
The distance between Manningtree and Chelmsford is 46.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Retail Market via Stanwell Street and Osborne Street in around 2h 19m.