Bus from Witham to Chelmsford
5 direct routes · 11–50 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 21:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Witham, 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 | ~40 min | 25 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 05:37 | 19:00 | Newland Street (SW-bound) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Hatfield Peverel & Boreham |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 525, 602, 513
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 | ~32 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:55 | 21:52 | Newland Street (SW-bound) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | Hatfield Peverel & Boreham |
| 525 | First Essex | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:28 | 16:28 | Newland Street (SW-bound) | RC Church (opp) | — |
| 602 | Stephensons of Essex | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Avenue Road (opp) | Duffield Road (E-bound) | Hatfield Peverel, Little Baddow & Danbury |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:30 | 06:30 | Maltings Lane (adj) | Sainsburys (opp) | Hatfield Peverel & Boreham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Witham 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, 602 bus or 513 bus timetable.
Fares from Witham to Chelmsford
- £3.00 adult single on the 371 and 71 (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 Witham to Chelmsford?
5 routes run directly from Witham to Chelmsford: the 371 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 602 (Stephensons of Essex), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 25 times each weekday — board at Newland Street (SW-bound) and get off at Retail Market (Stop 1), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Witham to Chelmsford?
Between 11 minutes on the 513 and 50 on the 602, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hatfield Peverel, Boreham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Witham to Chelmsford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 21:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Witham to Chelmsford?
Adult singles from Witham to Chelmsford: £3.00 on the 371 and 71 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.