Bus from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre
2 direct routes · 31–40 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 19:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford City Centre as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brentwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | First Essex | ~40 min | 18 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 07:02 | 19:53 | Crown Street (Stop K) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Ingatestone & Margaretting |
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~31 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 18:55 | Blackmore Primary School (opp) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Highwood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brentwood 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 351 bus or 32 bus timetable.
Fares from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre
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 Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre: the 351 (First Essex), the 32 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 351, 18 times each weekday — board at Crown Street (Stop K) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre?
Between 31 minutes on the 32 and 40 on the 351, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ingatestone, Margaretting on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:02 and the last around 19:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre?
Adult singles from Brentwood to Chelmsford City Centre: £3.00 on the 351 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of 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.