Bus from Springfield (Chelmsford) to Chelmer Village
11 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 22:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmer Village as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | First Essex | ~6 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 9 | 06:39 | 21:19 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| 371 | First Essex | ~7 min | 25 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 05:55 | 19:19 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| 47 | First Essex | ~6 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:23 | 19:25 | Army Reserves Centre (o/s) | Shopping Centre | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 605A, FWC009, FWC008, 605, 513, C12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First Essex | ~5 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:12 | 22:11 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| 605A | Stephensons of Essex | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| FWC009 | Fourways Coaches | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Lawn Lane (SE-bound) | Shopping Centre | — |
| FWC008 | Fourways Coaches | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Medical Centre (opp) | Fulcher Avenue (opp) | — |
| 605 | Stephensons of Essex | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:41 | 06:41 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| C12 | First Essex | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:03 | 07:03 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
| 73A | First Essex | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 07:53 | Sainsburys (opp) | Shopping Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Springfield 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 C3 bus, 371 bus, 47 bus, 71 bus, 605 bus, 513 bus, C12 bus or 73A bus timetable.
Fares from Springfield to Chelmer Village
- £2.00 adult single on the C3, 371, 47, 71, C12 and 73A (First Essex)
- £1.80 adult single, £3.40 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 Springfield to Chelmer Village?
11 routes run directly from Springfield to Chelmer Village: the C3 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the 47 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 605A (Stephensons of Essex), the FWC009 (Fourways Coaches), the FWC008 (Fourways Coaches), the 605 (Stephensons of Essex), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex), the C12 (First Essex), the 73A (First Essex). The most frequent is the C3, 28 times each weekday — board at Sainsburys (opp) and get off at Shopping Centre, about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springfield to Chelmer Village?
Between 5 minutes on the 71 and 12 on the 605A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Springfield to Chelmer Village?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 22:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springfield to Chelmer Village?
Adult singles from Springfield to Chelmer Village: £2.00 on the C3, 371, 47, 71, C12 and 73A (First Essex); £1.80 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.