The cheapest and fastest buses from Basildon to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basildon to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 18 buses that leave Basildon for Chelmsford on Mon, Jun 22, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 36 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:20 AM0h36Basildon3:56 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
5:25 AM0h43Basildon6:08 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
6:05 AM0h44Basildon6:49 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
6:15 AM0h45Basildon7:00 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
7:15 AM0h52Basildon8:07 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
3:20 AM0h36Basildon3:56 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
5:25 AM0h43Basildon6:08 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
6:05 AM0h44Basildon6:49 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
6:15 AM0h45Basildon7:00 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
10:40 PM0h45Basildon11:25 PMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basildon to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Basildon to Chelmsford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 03:56AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:08AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:12PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:12PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Basildon to Chelmsford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Chelmsford buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 PM Basildon | 0h47 | 1:17 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Basildon | 0h47 | 2:17 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Basildon | 0h47 | 3:17 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Basildon | 0h47 | 4:17 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Basildon | 0h45 | 5:20 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Basildon | 0h44 | 6:19 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Basildon | 0h44 | 7:19 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Basildon | 0h44 | 9:19 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Basildon | 0h44 | 11:19 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 3:20 AM Basildon | 0h36 | 3:56 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 AM Basildon | 0h43 | 6:08 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Basildon | 0h44 | 6:49 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Basildon | 0h45 | 7:00 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Basildon | 0h52 | 8:07 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Basildon | 0h52 | 9:12 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Basildon | 0h52 | 10:12 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Basildon | 0h52 | 11:12 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Basildon | 0h52 | 12:12 PM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basildon to Chelmsford
Take a bus from Basildon to Chelmsford and enjoy the approximately 11 miles (19 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:17, the last at 23:23. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 36m |
First bus 6:17 AM |
Last bus 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: First Essex from Basildon to ChelmsfordYou can travel by bus between Basildon to Chelmsford with First Essex for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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