Bus from Ongar (Essex) to Chelmsford City Centre
3 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 07:18, last bus 20:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford City Centre as of 10:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ongar, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~43 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:44 | Ongar Station (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | High Ongar, Brentwood & Highwood |
| 46 | First Essex | ~44 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 17:18 | Ongar Station (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Fyfield, Willingale & Roxwell |
| 46 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:27 | 20:27 | Ongar Station (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Fyfield, Willingale & Roxwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ongar 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 32 bus or 46 bus timetable.
Fares from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre
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 Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre: the 32 (Stephensons of Essex), the 46 (First Essex), the 46 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 32, 7 times each weekday — board at Ongar Station (o/s) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre?
Around 43 minutes on the 32, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at High Ongar, Brentwood, Highwood on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:18 and the last around 20:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre?
Adult singles from Ongar to Chelmsford City Centre: £3.00 on the 32 (Stephensons of Essex) and the 46 (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.