🚌 Bus from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 03:55, last bus 03:01 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~38 min | 68 | 03:55 | 03:01 | Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 3 | First Essex | ~90 min | 1 | 15:55 | 15:55 | King Edward VI School (o/s) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~73 min | 1 | 06:47 | 06:47 | Wood Street Tesco (adj) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
3 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea: the X30 (First Essex), the 3 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
Around 38 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X30) leaves around 03:55 and the last around 03:01. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.