🚌 Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport
3 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 05:02 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~43 min | 65 | 05:59 | 05:02 | Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| X10 | First Essex | ~45 min | 39 | 04:50 | 04:00 | Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 42A | First Essex | ~55 min | 1 | 07:45 | 07:45 | Bus Station (Stand 8) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport?
3 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport: the X30 (First Essex), the X10 (First Essex), the 42A (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport?
Around 43 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X30) leaves around 05:59 and the last around 05:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Stansted Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.