🚌 Bus from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre
3 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 20:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | First Essex | ~56 min | 38 | 05:45 | 20:15 | Tesco East Store (W-bound) |
| 370 | First Essex | ~58 min | 7 | 09:56 | 16:01 | Deanery Corner (S-bound) |
| 70 | First Essex | ~60 min | 3 | 07:00 | 07:45 | Tesco East Store (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Braintree on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre: the 170 (First Essex), the 370 (First Essex), the 70 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre?
Around 56 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Braintree to Chelmsford City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.