🚌 Bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford
3 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 06:00 (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 | ~36 min | 34 | 07:00 | 06:00 | Coach Station (Bay 17) |
| X10 | First Essex | ~35 min | 32 | 05:35 | 22:15 | Coach Station (Bay 17) |
| 42A | First Essex | ~43 min | 7 | 08:49 | 20:54 | Coach Station (Bay 14) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
3 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford: the X30 (First Essex), the X10 (First Essex), the 42A (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
Around 36 minutes on the X30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X30) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 06:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.