🚌 Bus from Rayleigh to Chelmsford
4 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 04:25 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~37 min | 70 | 05:23 | 04:25 | Trinity Road (opp) |
| 3 | First Essex | ~51 min | 7 | 07:13 | 18:51 | The Library (o/s) |
| 8A | Central Connect | ~53 min | 1 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~62 min | 1 | 16:28 | 16:28 | Railway Station (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rayleigh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rayleigh to Chelmsford?
4 routes run directly from Rayleigh to Chelmsford: the X30 (First Essex), the 3 (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect), the 625 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Rayleigh to Chelmsford?
Around 37 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rayleigh to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X30) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 04:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rayleigh to Chelmsford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.