Buses to Southend-on-Sea
from Chelmsford
The journey to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford takes just 45 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 36 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Chelmsford at 01:17.
First Essex schedule
First Essex operates between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 36 |
Shortest trip | 45 minutes |
First departure | 01:17 |
Last departure | 23:51 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea?
Yes, buses operate daily from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea, departing as early as 01:17.
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How long is the bus trip from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
The fastest bus to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford takes 45 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 12 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea?
First Essex run buses to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford.
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What time is the earliest bus from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
The first bus to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford leaves at 01:17. The journey takes about 1 hour.
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When is the last bus to Southend-on-Sea from Chelmsford?
The last bus leaves Chelmsford at 23:51, arriving into Southend-on-Sea at 23:43. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Southend-on-Sea
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Basildon |
| 44 minutes | 11 miles |
Chelmsford |
| 47 minutes | 17 miles |
Grays |
| 44 minutes | 17 miles |
Great Wakering |
| 11 minutes | 4.0 miles |
Hadleigh |
| 10 minutes | 4.6 miles |
London Southend Airport |
| 6 minutes | 2.5 miles |
Rayleigh |
| 19 minutes | 5.8 miles |
South Benfleet |
| 19 minutes | 6.7 miles |
Wickford |
| 36 minutes | 9.6 miles |