Bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 01:40 (weekdays); night service X30 runs 06:00–04:05.
Next buses to Chelmsford as of 11:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stansted Airport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | First Essex | ~45 min | 34 | Sat 37 · Sun 22 | 06:00 | 04:05 | Coach Station (Bay 17) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Great Dunmow, Barnston, North End & Ford End |
| X10 | First Essex | ~54 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 04:45 | 01:40 | Coach Station (Bay 17) | Army & Navy (SE-bound) | Barnston, North End, Ford End, Great Waltham & Little Waltham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted Airport 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 X30 bus or X10 bus timetable.
Fares from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford
- £3.00 adult single on the X10 (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 Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
2 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford: the X30 (First Essex), the X10 (First Essex). The most frequent is the X30, 34 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 17) and get off at Bus Station (Stand 2), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
Around 45 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Great Dunmow, Barnston, North End, Ford End on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 01:40 — and night service X30 runs 06:00–04:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
An adult single from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford is £3.00 on the X10 (First Essex), from Coach Station (Bay 17) to Army & Navy (SE-bound). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.