Bus from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre
5 direct routes · 7–19 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chelmsford City Centre as of 11:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Writtle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | First Essex | ~19 min | 45 | Sat 32 · Sun 15 | 05:59 | 22:04 | Hylands School (o/s) | Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) | — |
| 59 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~7 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 20:43 | The Hickerage (opp) | County Hotel (opp) | — |
| 32 | Stephensons of Essex | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:59 | 19:12 | Hylands School (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
| 46 | First Essex | ~8 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:58 | 17:54 | Hylands School (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
| 46 | Central Connect | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:59 | 20:59 | Hylands School (o/s) | Retail Market (Stop 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Writtle 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 C5 bus, 59 bus, 32 bus or 46 bus timetable.
Fares from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the C5 and 46 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £5.70 adult single on the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre: the C5 (First Essex), the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 32 (Stephensons of Essex), the 46 (First Essex), the 46 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the C5, 45 times each weekday — board at Hylands School (o/s) and get off at Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre?
Between 7 minutes on the 59 and 19 on the C5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre?
Adult singles from Writtle to Chelmsford City Centre: £3.00 on the C5 and 46 (First Essex) and the 32 (Stephensons of Essex); £5.70 on the 59 (Arriva Herts and Essex). The 59 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.