Buses to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea

The journey to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea takes just 47 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 43 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Southend-on-Sea at 00:55.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford, departing as early as 00:55.

• How long is the bus trip from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?

  The fastest bus to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea takes 47 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 4 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford?

  First Essex run buses to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea.

• What time is the earliest bus from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?

  The first bus to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea leaves at 00:55. The journey takes about 1 hour.

• When is the last bus to Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea?

  The last bus leaves Southend-on-Sea at 23:58, arriving into Chelmsford at 23:56. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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