Bus from Althorne to Chelmsford
3 direct routes · about 59 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 20:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Althorne, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | First Essex | ~59 min | 12 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:50 | 20:50 | Post Office (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Latchingdon, Mundon, Maldon, Woodham Mortimer, Danbury & Sandon |
| 31 | First Essex | ~69 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 2 | 06:06 | 08:20 | Post Office (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Latchingdon, Mundon, Maldon, Woodham Mortimer, Danbury & Sandon |
| 6 | Fords Coaches | ~56 min | 1 | Fridays only | 09:34 | 09:34 | Highfield Rise (adj) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Fambridge, Cold Norton, Purleigh, Hazeleigh, Woodham Mortimer, Danbury & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Althorne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 331 bus, 31 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Fares from Althorne to Chelmsford
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Althorne to Chelmsford?
3 routes run directly from Althorne to Chelmsford: the 331 (First Essex), the 31 (First Essex), the 6 (Fords Coaches). The most frequent is the 331, 12 times each weekday — board at Post Office (o/s) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Althorne to Chelmsford?
Around 59 minutes on the 331, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Latchingdon, Mundon, Maldon, Woodham Mortimer and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Althorne to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Althorne to Chelmsford?
Adult singles from Althorne to Chelmsford: £3.00 on the 331 and 31 (First Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.