The average bus between Stanstead and Chelmsford takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead 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 4 times a day between Stanstead and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stanstead 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 Stanstead to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Stanstead to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Stanstead and Chelmsford is 43.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Bus Station via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, and Post Office in around 2h 33m.