Madrid to Chelmsford by bus
Chelmsford lies 1,299 km (807 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 1,584 km (984 mi) of road.
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| Madrid | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 111,511 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | CM1–CM99 |
Clocks in Chelmsford are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 23 h 33 min journey lands only 22 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chelmsford
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Madrid to Chelmsford
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Staying in Chelmsford
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Common questions
How far is Chelmsford from Madrid?
1,299 km (807 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,584 km (984 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Chelmsford by bus?
About 23 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Chelmsford?
Chelmsford is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Chelmsford?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.