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Overview: Bus from Colchester to Chelmsford

Distance	21 miles (34 km)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	Greater Anglia

Buses from Colchester to Chelmsford cover the 21 miles (34 km) long route with our travel partners like Greater Anglia. There are direct bus services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).

Bus providers: Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Chelmsford

Abellio Greater Anglia will get you from Colchester to Chelmsford at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Bus from Colchester to Chelmsford

Buses from Colchester to Chelmsford depart every day, including at weekends. There are multiple departures throughout the day, covering the 20 miles between the two destinations in Essex. The journey can take anywhere from 35 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the service selected.

How long is the journey by bus from Colchester to Chelmsford?

Taking buses from Colchester to Chelmsford can be as quick as 35 minutes or a little longer at 45 minutes. There are no changes required along the route, but passengers can decide which stops to get on and off at for their convenience.

How many buses are there from Colchester to Chelmsford?

There are up to 11 buses a day traveling between Colchester and Chelmsford, with the first buses leaving early in the morning and the last mid-afternoon. The 6:00 a.m. departure can get passengers into Chelmsford in time for the start of the working day, while the 3.55 p.m. bus arrives late in the afternoon.

What are the departure and arrival bus stations for buses from Colchester to Chelmsford?

Departure bus station: Passengers boarding buses from Colchester to Chelmsford can do so from a number of stops. These are the bus station, the railway station and Zingst, West. Colchester Bus Station is a 20-minute walk from the center of town and on the numbers one A, 64 and 64A bus routes. There are refreshment facilities and bathrooms at the bus station.

Arrival bus station: Chelmsford Bus and Bus Terminal. This is a four-minute walk from the city center and is close to other transport infrastructure, such as the train station. A retail complex is attached to the bus station, offering ample facilities, including bathrooms.

Which bus providers travel from Colchester to Chelmsford?

Buses from Colchester to Chelmsford are operated by National Express, with multiple departures to choose from. While there is a disparity in length between some of the services, it's only about a 10 minute difference.

National Express Colchester to Chelmsford

National Express operates 11 buses a day from Colchester to Chelmsford, offering a number of departure times, from 6:00 a.m. until 3.55 p.m. There is no need for passengers to change buses between the two destinations in the southeast, but there are a number of stops on the route. This can be particularly convenient for anyone not wanting to get on the bus in central Colchester.

Colchester to Chelmsford Bus: Services on board

Everybody who buys a ticket for National Express buses from Colchester to Chelmsford is guaranteed a comfortable seat with a generous amount of legroom and individual air conditioning controls. The VUER entertainment system is provided as standard, with hours of TV and films to screen throughout the journey. There is also free WiFi and accessible USB ports near each seat. Passengers have a luggage allowance of one case measuring 75 cm x 50 cm x 32 cm or two cases no bigger than 70 cm x 45 cm x 70 cm. In total, this baggage must not weigh more than 20 kg. An additional piece of soft hand luggage measuring 45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm or smaller is also allowed on board. Extra pieces can be transported inside the hold for a supplementary fee. Pets are not permitted on board, with the exception of assistance dogs. Bikes are welcomed if they have been folded up, dismantled into manageable pieces or wrapped in an appropriate manner; they will then be considered as one piece of luggage. The majority of National Express's buses from Colchester to Chelmsford can be accessed by disabled passengers due to lifts fitted at the front. It's best for passengers with mobility issues to contact National Express 36 hours before travel to secure their services.

FAQs: Bus from Colchester to Chelmsford

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For the journey from Colchester to Chelmsford you can take a bus with Greater Anglia. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Colchester and Chelmsford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Colchester, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Colchester, East Hill / High Street and Colchester, Stanwell Street. When arriving in Chelmsford, you can end your journey in bus stations like Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA), Chelmsford, Duke Street and Chelmsford.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Colchester, East Hill / High Street, which is located around 0.5 miles (820 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA), located 0.1 miles (105 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford by bus is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Colchester and Chelmsford including taking a bus or train.

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