Bus from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow
3 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 01:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Great Dunmow as of 07:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~35 min | 19 | Sat 22 · Sun 6 | 05:02 | 01:42 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | High Street (NW-bound) | Ford End, North End & Barnston |
| 18 | JW Lodge & Sons | ~98 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 12:55 | 12:55 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | High Street (NW-bound) | Chignall Smealy, Chignall St James, Chignall Smealy, Mashbury, Stagden Cross, High Easter & 4 more |
| 17 | JW Lodge & Sons | ~98 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 12:55 | 12:55 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | High Street (NW-bound) | Chignall St James, Chignall Smealy, Mashbury, Stagden Cross, High Easter, Good Easter & 3 more |
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 X30 bus, 18 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow?
3 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow: the X30 (First Essex), the 18 (JW Lodge & Sons), the 17 (JW Lodge & Sons). The most frequent is the X30, 19 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand 2) and get off at High Street (NW-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow?
Around 35 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ford End, North End, Barnston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 01:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Great Dunmow?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
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