Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar (Essex)
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 21:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ongar (Essex) as of 12:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~38 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 17:58 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Ongar Station (opp) | Highwood, Brentwood & High Ongar |
| 46 | First Essex | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 18:10 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Ongar Station (opp) | Roxwell, Willingale & Fyfield |
| 46 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 19:16 | 21:16 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Ongar Station (opp) | Roxwell, Willingale & Fyfield |
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 32 bus or 46 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar
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 Ongar?
3 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar: the 32 (Stephensons of Essex), the 46 (First Essex), the 46 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 32, 6 times each weekday — board at Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) and get off at Ongar Station (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar?
Around 38 minutes on the 32, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Highwood, Brentwood, High Ongar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 21:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar?
Adult singles from Chelmsford City Centre to Ongar: £3.00 on the 32 (Stephensons of Essex) and the 46 (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.