Bus from Chelmsford to Great Waltham
4 direct routes · 13–30 min · first bus 06:43, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Great Waltham as of 08:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X10 | First Essex | ~13 min | 16 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 23:59 | Skerry Rise (adj) | Memorial (opp) | Little Waltham |
| C1 | First Essex | ~24 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:17 | 22:18 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Memorial (opp) | Little Waltham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 48WE, 48
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48WE | Stephensons of Essex | ~29 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:11 | 14:11 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) | Memorial (opp) | Little Waltham |
| 48 | Stephensons of Essex | ~30 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:10 | 14:10 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Memorial (opp) | Little Waltham |
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 X10 bus, C1 bus or 48 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Great Waltham
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 Great Waltham?
4 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Great Waltham: the X10 (First Essex), the C1 (First Essex), the 48WE (Stephensons of Essex), the 48 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the X10, 16 times each weekday — board at Skerry Rise (adj) and get off at Memorial (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Great Waltham?
Between 13 minutes on the X10 and 30 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Little Waltham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Great Waltham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:43 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Great Waltham?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Great Waltham: £3.00 on the X10 and C1 (First Essex) and the 48WE (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.