Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village
6 direct routes · 10–20 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 20:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmer Village as of 14:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chelmsford City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | First Essex | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 10 | 06:25 | 20:39 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
| 371 | First Essex | ~15 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:20 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Stand 9) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
| 47 | First Essex | ~20 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:36 | 19:06 | Station (o/s) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, C12, X71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First Essex | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 18:40 | 20:45 | Bus Station (Stand 9) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
| C12 | First Essex | ~10 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:55 | 05:55 | Bus Station (Stand 4) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
| X71 | First Essex | ~14 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:45 | 19:45 | Bus Station (Stand 9) | Shopping Centre (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chelmsford City Centre 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 C3 bus, 371 bus, 47 bus, 71 bus, C12 bus or X71 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village
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 Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village?
6 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village: the C3 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the 47 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the C12 (First Essex), the X71 (First Essex). The most frequent is the C3, 27 times each weekday — board at Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) and get off at Shopping Centre (adj), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village?
Between 10 minutes on the C12 and 20 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village?
Adult singles from Chelmsford City Centre to Chelmer Village: £2.50 on the C3, 371, 47, 71, C12 and X71 (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.