Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle
5 direct routes · 6–19 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 21:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Writtle as of 13:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | First Essex | ~19 min | 45 | Sat 35 · Sun 15 | 05:32 | 21:42 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Writtle Green (adj) | — |
| 59 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~6 min | 15 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:40 | 20:55 | Bus Station (Stand 9) | Lordship Road (adj) | — |
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~12 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 17:58 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Writtle Green (adj) | — |
| 46 | First Essex | ~12 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 18:10 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Writtle Green (adj) | — |
| 46 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 2 | weekdays only | 19:16 | 21:16 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Writtle Green (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 C5 bus, 59 bus, 32 bus or 46 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle
- £3.00 adult single on the C5 and 46 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £5.70 adult single on the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Writtle?
5 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle: the C5 (First Essex), the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 32 (Stephensons of Essex), the 46 (First Essex), the 46 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the C5, 45 times each weekday — board at Retail Market (Stop 1) and get off at Writtle Green (adj), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle?
Between 6 minutes on the 59 and 19 on the C5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 21:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle?
Adult singles from Chelmsford City Centre to Writtle: £3.00 on the C5 and 46 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of Essex); £5.70 on the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex). The 59 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.