Bus from Chelmsford to Southminster
5 direct routes · 59–76 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 22:20 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:04, last bus 19:54.
Next buses to Southminster as of 18:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | First Essex | ~61 min | 8 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:08 | 16:56 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | High Street (E-bound) | Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, Mundon, Latchingdon & 1 more |
| 31 | First Essex | ~59 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 22:20 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | High Street (E-bound) | Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, Mundon, Latchingdon & 1 more |
| 332 | First Essex | ~76 min | 4 | Sat 1 · Sun 7 | 05:27 | 17:31 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | High Street (E-bound) | Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, Mundon, Latchingdon & 4 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 510, 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Stephensons of Essex | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | High Street (E-bound) | Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Hazeleigh, Purleigh, Cold Norton & 5 more |
| 6 | Fords Coaches | ~64 min | 1 | Fridays only | 13:30 | 13:30 | Retail Market (Stop 1) | High Street (E-bound) | Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Hazeleigh, Purleigh, Cold Norton & 2 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 331 bus, 31 bus, 332 bus, 510 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Southminster
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 Southminster?
5 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Southminster: the 331 (First Essex), the 31 (First Essex), the 332 (First Essex), the 510 (Stephensons of Essex), the 6 (Fords Coaches). The most frequent is the 331, 8 times each weekday — board at Army & Navy (SE-bound) and get off at High Street (E-bound), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Southminster?
Between 59 minutes on the 31 and 76 on the 332, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sandon, Danbury, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Southminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Southminster?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Southminster: £3.00 on the 331, 31 and 332 (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.