Bus from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 03:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 11:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~47 min | 33 | Sat 37 · Sun 22 | 05:02 | 03:10 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Coach Station (Bay 17) | Ford End, North End & Barnston |
| X10 | First Essex | ~47 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 04:00 | 23:53 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Coach Station (Bay 17) | Ford End, North End & Barnston |
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 X30 bus or X10 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport
- £3.00 adult single on the X10 (First 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 Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport: the X30 (First Essex), the X10 (First Essex). The most frequent is the X30, 33 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand 2) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 17), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport?
Around 47 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ford End, North End, Barnston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:00 and the last around 03:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport?
An adult single from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport is £3.00 on the X10 (First Essex), from Bus Station (Stand 2) to Coach Station (Bay 17). 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.