Bus from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre
8 direct routes · 3–14 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford City Centre as of 06:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Springfield Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8 | First Essex | ~9 min | 44 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 05:27 | 23:10 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
| C10 | First Essex | ~7 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 14 | 05:47 | 23:16 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Bus Station (Stand 1) | — |
| 47 | First Essex | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 19:40 | Springfield Park Parade (adj) | Station (Stand VA) | — |
| 73B | First Essex | ~5 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:35 | 14:29 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
| 73 | First Essex | ~5 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 16:36 | 21:28 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 525, 676, 73A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | First Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Station (Stand VA) | — |
| 676 | Stephensons of Essex | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:36 | 16:36 | Chelmsford Prison (o/s) | Parkway (Stop G) | — |
| 73A | First Essex | ~14 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:06 | 08:06 | Springfield Park Parade (adj) | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Springfield Park 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 C8 bus, C10 bus, 47 bus, 73B bus, 73 bus, 525 bus, 676 bus or 73A bus timetable.
Fares from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre
- £2.00 adult single on the C8, 73B and 73 (First Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the C10, 47 and 73A (First 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 Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre: the C8 (First Essex), the C10 (First Essex), the 47 (First Essex), the 73B (First Essex), the 73 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 676 (Stephensons of Essex), the 73A (First Essex). The most frequent is the C8, 44 times each weekday — board at Chelmsford Prison (o/s) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre?
Between 3 minutes on the 676 and 14 on the 73A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre?
Adult singles from Springfield Park to Chelmsford City Centre: £2.00 on the C8, 73B and 73 (First Essex); £2.50 on the C10, 47 and 73A (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.