Bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford
5 direct routes · 16–37 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 20:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rettendon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Essex | ~31 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:24 | 19:08 | School (opp) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | East Hanningfield, Butts Green, Howe Green & Sandon |
| 13 | First Essex | ~26 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:44 | 18:34 | Rettendon Common (adj) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | West Hanningfield |
| 13A | First Essex | ~28 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 20:30 | Rettendon Common (adj) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | West Hanningfield |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 8A, 513
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Central Connect | ~16 min | 2 | Wednesdays only | 10:05 | 13:08 | School (opp) | Parkway (Stop G) | Howe Green |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:32 | 16:32 | School (opp) | Shopping Centre (adj) | East Hanningfield, Butts Green, Howe Green & Sandon |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rettendon 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 3 bus, 13 bus, 13A bus, 8A bus or 513 bus timetable.
Fares from Rettendon to Chelmsford
- £3.00 adult single on the 3, 13 and 13A (First Essex)
- £6.10 adult single, £11.60 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 Rettendon to Chelmsford?
5 routes run directly from Rettendon to Chelmsford: the 3 (First Essex), the 13 (First Essex), the 13A (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 3, 6 times each weekday — board at School (opp) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rettendon to Chelmsford?
Between 16 minutes on the 8A and 37 on the 513, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at East Hanningfield, Butts Green, Howe Green, Sandon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 20:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford?
Adult singles from Rettendon to Chelmsford: £3.00 on the 3, 13 and 13A (First Essex); £6.10 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.