🚌 Bus from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 04:00 (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 | ~65 min | 70 | 05:00 | 04:00 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 3 | First Essex | ~99 min | 7 | 06:30 | 18:05 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~105 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?
3 routes run directly from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford: the X30 (First Essex), the 3 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?
Around 65 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X30) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 04:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.