🚌 Bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 19:08 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Essex | ~31 min | 7 | 07:35 | 19:08 | School (opp) |
| 13 | First Essex | ~26 min | 5 | 10:44 | 18:34 | Rettendon Common (adj) |
| 13A | First Essex | ~28 min | 5 | 06:45 | 20:30 | Rettendon Common (adj) |
| 8A | Central Connect | ~28 min | 2 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Hayes Residential (SW-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre: the 3 (First Essex), the 13 (First Essex), the 13A (First Essex), the 8A (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre?
Around 31 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 07:35 and the last around 19:08. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rettendon to Chelmsford City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.