Bus from Basildon to Chelmsford
5 direct routes · 35–79 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 03:26 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:42, last bus 03:26.
Next buses to Chelmsford as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Basildon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | First Essex | ~59 min | 42 | Sat 38 · Sun 24 | 05:17 | 22:32 | Roundacre (adj) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Barleylands, Great Burstead, Billericay, Stock & West Hanningfield |
| X10 | First Essex | ~35 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 18 | 05:50 | 03:26 | Sainsbury Store (opp) | Army & Navy (NW-bound) | Wickford |
| 351 | First Essex | ~79 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 19:17 | The Knares (adj) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Great Warley, Brentwood, Ingatestone & Margaretting |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 561, 625
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | First Essex | ~79 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:56 | 07:01 | Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) | King Edward VI School (o/s) | Great Burstead, Billericay, Stock & West Hanningfield |
| 625 | First Essex | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:00 | Whites Bridge (NE-bound) | Wood Street Tesco (opp) | Barleylands, Great Burstead, Billericay, Stock & West Hanningfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Basildon 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 300 bus, X10 bus, 351 bus, 561 bus or 625 bus timetable.
Fares from Basildon to Chelmsford
- £3.00 adult single on the 300, X10 and 351 (First Essex)
- £6.10 adult single on the 561 (First Essex)
- £5.00 adult single on the 625 (First Essex)
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 Basildon to Chelmsford?
5 routes run directly from Basildon to Chelmsford: the 300 (First Essex), the X10 (First Essex), the 351 (First Essex), the 561 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 300, 42 times each weekday — board at Roundacre (adj) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Basildon to Chelmsford?
Between 35 minutes on the X10 and 79 on the 351, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barleylands, Great Burstead, Billericay, Stock and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Basildon to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 03:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Basildon to Chelmsford?
Adult singles from Basildon to Chelmsford: £3.00 on the 300, X10 and 351 (First Essex); £6.10 on the 561 (First Essex); £5.00 on the 625 (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.