Bus from Springfield (Chelmsford) to Witham
5 direct routes · 15–24 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 21:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Witham as of 10:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~24 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:37 | 19:34 | Army Reserves Centre (opp) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 525, 513, X71
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 | ~22 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 19:00 | 21:03 | Army Reserves Centre (opp) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
| 525 | First Essex | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Army Reserves Centre (opp) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | — |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:13 | 17:13 | Army Reserves Centre (opp) | Maltings Lane (opp) | Boreham & Hatfield Peverel |
| X71 | First Essex | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:04 | 20:04 | Army Reserves Centre (opp) | Newland Street (NE-bound) | — |
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 371 bus, 71 bus, 525 bus, 513 bus or X71 bus timetable.
Fares from Springfield to Witham
- £3.00 adult single on the 371, 71 and X71 (First Essex)
- £3.20 adult single, £4.80 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 Witham?
5 routes run directly from Springfield to Witham: the 371 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex), the X71 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 22 times each weekday — board at Army Reserves Centre (opp) and get off at Newland Street (NE-bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springfield to Witham?
Between 15 minutes on the 513 and 24 on the 371, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Boreham, Hatfield Peverel on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Springfield to Witham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:37 and the last around 21:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springfield to Witham?
Adult singles from Springfield to Witham: £3.00 on the 371, 71 and X71 (First Essex); £3.20 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.