Bus from Colchester to Springfield (Chelmsford)
4 direct routes · 41–68 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 21:18 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:08, last bus 20:03.
Next buses to Springfield (Chelmsford) as of 18:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, 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 | ~68 min | 23 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 05:22 | 18:18 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Sainsburys (opp) | Copford, Marks Tey, Feering, Kelvedon, Witham, Hatfield Peverel & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 525, 676
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 | ~54 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:18 | 21:18 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Sainsburys (opp) | Copford, Marks Tey, Feering, Kelvedon, Witham, Hatfield Peverel & 1 more |
| 525 | First Essex | ~54 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Sainsburys (opp) | Feering, Kelvedon & Witham |
| 676 | Stephensons of Essex | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Essex County Hospital (opp) | Sainsburys (opp) | Hatfield Peverel & Boreham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester 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 or 676 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Springfield
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 Colchester to Springfield?
4 routes run directly from Colchester to Springfield: the 371 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 676 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 23 times each weekday — board at Essex County Hospital (o/s) and get off at Sainsburys (opp), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Springfield?
Between 41 minutes on the 676 and 68 on the 371, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Copford, Marks Tey, Feering, Kelvedon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Springfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 21:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Springfield?
Adult singles from Colchester to Springfield: £3.00 on the 371 and 71 (First Essex); £9.00 on the 525 (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.