Bus from Chelmsford to Witham
6 direct routes · 19–49 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 20:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Witham as of 08:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~37 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:26 | 19:22 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 525, 602, 513, X71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First Essex | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 18:47 | 20:51 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
| 525 | First Essex | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 07:23 | C & E Hospital (adj) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | — |
| 602 | Stephensons of Essex | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Duffield Road (W-bound) | Avenue Road (adj) | Danbury, Little Baddow & Hatfield Peverel |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:09 | 17:09 | Shopping Centre (adj) | Maltings Lane (opp) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
| X71 | First Essex | ~29 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:50 | 19:50 | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | — |
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 371 bus, 71 bus, 525 bus, 602 bus, 513 bus or X71 bus timetable.
Fares from Chelmsford to Witham
- £3.00 adult single on the 371, 71 and X71 (First Essex)
- £3.20 adult single, £4.80 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 Witham?
6 routes run directly from Chelmsford to Witham: the 371 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 602 (Stephensons of Essex), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex), the X71 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 22 times each weekday — board at Army & Navy (SE-bound) and get off at Newland Street (NE-bound), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford to Witham?
Between 19 minutes on the 513 and 49 on the 602, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Boreham, Hatfield Peverel on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford to Witham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 20:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford to Witham?
Adult singles from Chelmsford to Witham: £3.00 on the 371, 71 and X71 (First Essex); £3.20 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.