Bus from Chelmsford to Laindon
2 direct routes · 56–71 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 17:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Laindon as of 10:49
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 | ~56 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:40 | 17:46 | Robjohns Road South (opp) | Nicholl Road (adj) | Margaretting, Ingatestone, Brentwood & Great Warley |
| 561 | First Essex | ~71 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 16:04 | King Edward VI School (o/s) | Laindon Railway Station (Stand B) | West Hanningfield, Stock, Billericay & Great Burstead |
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 561 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Laindon
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 Laindon?
2 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Laindon: the 351 (First Essex), the 561 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 351, 12 times each weekday — board at Robjohns Road South (opp) and get off at Nicholl Road (adj), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Laindon?
Between 56 minutes on the 351 and 71 on the 561, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Margaretting, Ingatestone, Brentwood, Great Warley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Laindon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 17:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Laindon?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Laindon: £3.00 on the 351 (First Essex); £6.10 on the 561 (First 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.