Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne
5 direct routes · 9–14 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Melbourne as of 14:09
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | First Essex | ~14 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 17 | 06:16 | 22:46 | The Ship (opp) | Chignal Road (N-bound) | — |
| C3 | First Essex | ~9 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 21:43 | The Ship (opp) | Weller Grove (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 676, 18, 17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | Stephensons of Essex | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:39 | 16:39 | Parkway (Stop G) | Chignal Road (N-bound) | — |
| 18 | JW Lodge & Sons | ~11 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 10:20 | 10:20 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Chignal Road (N-bound) | — |
| 17 | JW Lodge & Sons | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 10:20 | 10:20 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Chignal Road (N-bound) | — |
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 C2 bus, C3 bus, 676 bus, 18 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne
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 North Melbourne?
5 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne: the C2 (First Essex), the C3 (First Essex), the 676 (Stephensons of Essex), the 18 (JW Lodge & Sons), the 17 (JW Lodge & Sons). The most frequent is the C2, 32 times each weekday — board at The Ship (opp) and get off at Chignal Road (N-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne?
Between 9 minutes on the C3 and 14 on the C2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne?
Adult singles from Chelmsford City Centre to North Melbourne: £2.50 on the C2 and C3 (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.