Bus from Chelmsford to Rettendon
5 direct routes · 13–32 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 19:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rettendon as of 11:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Essex | ~31 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:31 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | School (o/s) | Sandon, Howe Green, Butts Green & East Hanningfield |
| 13A | First Essex | ~29 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:17 | 19:10 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Rettendon Common (opp) | West Hanningfield |
| 13 | First Essex | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:55 | 13:55 | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | Rettendon Common (opp) | West Hanningfield |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 8A, 513
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Central Connect | ~13 min | 2 | Wednesdays only | 10:35 | 13:35 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | School (o/s) | Howe Green |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:41 | 06:41 | Sainsburys (opp) | School (o/s) | Sandon, Howe Green, Butts Green & East Hanningfield |
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 3 bus, 13A bus, 13 bus, 8A bus or 513 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Rettendon
- £3.00 adult single on the 3, 13A and 13 (First Essex)
- £4.60 adult single, £8.30 return on the 513 (Stephensons of Essex)
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 Rettendon?
5 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Rettendon: the 3 (First Essex), the 13A (First Essex), the 13 (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 3, 6 times each weekday — board at Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) and get off at School (o/s), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Rettendon?
Between 13 minutes on the 8A and 32 on the 513, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sandon, Howe Green, Butts Green, East Hanningfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Rettendon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 19:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Rettendon?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Rettendon: £3.00 on the 3, 13A and 13 (First Essex); £4.60 on the 513 (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.