Bus from Chelmsford to Brentwood
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 18:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brentwood as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chelmsford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | First Essex | ~31 min | 18 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 05:40 | 18:46 | Robjohns Road South (opp) | Crown Street (Stop J) | Margaretting & Ingatestone |
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 17:58 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Blackmore Primary School (o/s) | Highwood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chelmsford 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 351 bus or 32 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Brentwood
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 to Brentwood?
2 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Brentwood: the 351 (First Essex), the 32 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 351, 18 times each weekday — board at Robjohns Road South (opp) and get off at Crown Street (Stop J), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Brentwood?
Around 31 minutes on the 351, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Margaretting, Ingatestone on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Brentwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 18:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Brentwood?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Brentwood: £3.00 on the 351 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of 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.