13 Chelmsford, Bus Stn ↔ Wickford, The Wick
Operated by First Essex. First bus 09:55, last bus 18:08. 14 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 13 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Wickford, The Wick · Monday to Friday towards Wickford, The Wick · Saturday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Monday to Friday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Saturday
| Bus Station (Stand 6) | 09:55 | · | 11:55 | · | 13:55 | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & M (Stop Dc) | 09:58 | · | 11:58 | · | 13:58 | · |
| Wood Street Tesco (adj) | 10:05 | · | 12:05 | · | 14:05 | · |
| The Eagle (opp) | 10:10 | · | 12:10 | · | 14:10 | · |
| Bakers Lane (adj) | 10:13 | · | 12:13 | · | 14:13 | · |
| Church (o/s) | 10:19 | · | 12:19 | · | 14:19 | · |
| Rettendon Common (opp) | 10:24 | · | 12:24 | · | 14:24 | · |
| Chalk Street (adj) | 10:27 | · | 12:27 | · | 14:27 | · |
| The Old Windmill (o/s) | 10:29 | · | 12:29 | · | 14:29 | · |
| Downham Road (opp) | 10:32 | · | 12:32 | · | 14:32 | · |
| Railway Station (o/s) | 10:40 | 10:07 | 12:40 | 12:02 | 14:40 | 14:02 |
| The Swans (o/s) | 10:42 | 10:09 | 12:42 | 12:04 | 14:42 | 14:04 |
| Tesco Store (opp) | 10:49 | 10:16 | 12:49 | 12:11 | 14:49 | 14:11 |
Route map
All stops on route 13
13 towards Wickford, The Wick
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 6) Chelmsford City Centre
- Cathedral (Stop Cc) Chelmsford City Centre
- H & M (Stop Dc) Chelmsford City Centre
- Job Centre (Stop Dd) Chelmsford City Centre
- RC Church (opp) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (opp) Chelmsford
- Moulsham Street (adj) Chelmsford
- Bruce Grove (adj) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (opp) Chelmsford
- Wood Street Tesco (adj) Chelmsford
- Hylands Parade (opp) Chelmsford
- Fowlers Court (o/s) Tile Kiln
- Linnet Drive (adj) Tile Kiln
- The Running Mare (opp) Chelmsford
- Russell Gardens (adj) Chelmsford
- The Eagle (opp) Galleywood
- Galleywood Common (opp) Galleywood
- Bakers Lane (adj) West Hanningfield
- West Hanningfield Road (adj) West Hanningfield
- St Peter's School (o/s) West Hanningfield
- Church (o/s) West Hanningfield
- Rettendon Common (opp) Rettendon
- Chalk Street (adj) South Hanningfield
- The Old Windmill (o/s) South Hanningfield
- Galleons (opp) Brock Hill
- Sudbury Road (opp) Brock Hill
- The Greenway (opp) Brock Hill
- Brock Hill Farm (o/s) Brock Hill
- Downham Road (opp) Brock Hill
- Guernsey Gardens Up (S-bound) Wickford
- Guernsey Gardens Lr (S-bound) Wickford
- Station Avenue (SE-bound) Wickford
- Railway Station (o/s) Wickford
- Jersey Gardens (adj) Wickford
- The Swans (o/s) Wickford
- Tiptree Grove (adj) Wickford
- Fambridge Drive (adj) Wickford
- St Omar Close (adj) Wickford
- Sutherland Place (adj) Wickford
- The Derby Digger (opp) Wickford
- Melville Drive (adj) Wickford
- Carlyle Gardens (adj) Wickford
- Wick Drive (adj) Wickford
- Tesco Store (opp) Wickford
13 towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn
- Tesco Store (opp) Wickford
- Harris Close (opp) Wickford
- Twinstead (adj) Wickford
- Broad Oaks (adj) Wickford
- Pebmarsh Drive (adj) Wickford
- Jersey Gardens (opp) Wickford
- The Swans (opp) Wickford
- Railway Station (o/s) Wickford
- Guernsey Gardens Lr (N-bound) Wickford
- Station Avenue (NW-bound) Wickford
- Arundel Road (N-bound) Wickford
- Guernsey Gardens Up (N-bound) Wickford
- Wantz Corner (N-bound) Runwell
- Brock Hill (NE-bound) Wickford
- The Greenway (adj) Brock Hill
- Downham Road (adj) Brock Hill
- Brock Hill Farm (opp) Brock Hill
- Galleons (o/s) Brock Hill
- Sudbury Road (adj) Brock Hill
- The Old Windmill (opp) South Hanningfield
- Chalk Street (opp) South Hanningfield
- Rettendon Common (adj) Rettendon
- Church (opp) West Hanningfield
- St Peter's School (opp) West Hanningfield
- West Hanningfield Road (opp) West Hanningfield
- Bakers Lane (opp) West Hanningfield
- Galleywood Common (adj) Galleywood
- The Eagle (o/s) Galleywood
- The Running Mare (o/s) Chelmsford
- Russell Gardens (opp) Chelmsford
- Linnet Drive (opp) Tile Kiln
- Fowlers Court (opp) Tile Kiln
- Hylands Parade (o/s) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (o/s) Chelmsford
- Wood Street (adj) Chelmsford
- Wood Street Tesco (opp) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (o/s) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (opp) Chelmsford
- C & E Hospital (adj) Chelmsford
- Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 6) Chelmsford City Centre
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 30 Aug 2026 Norwich Bus Station → Attleborough, Norfolk
- 🆕 Registered effective 13 Mar 2026 Operating between Weymouth King's Statue and Waterside Holiday Park & Spa given service number 13 effective from 13 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
ChelmsfordWickfordRettendonChelmsford City CentreGalleywoodRunwellWest HanningfieldBrock HillTile KilnSouth Hanningfield
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 13 bus?
The first 13 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 13 bus?
The last 13 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:08. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 13 bus cost?
The 13 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 13 bus?
The 13 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.