46 Chelmsford, Bus Stn ↔ Ongar, Two Brewers

Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:15, last bus 18:10. 12 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 46 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. Details →

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 Ongar, Two Brewers · Monday to Friday towards Ongar, Two Brewers · Saturday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Monday to Friday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Saturday
46 towards Ongar, Two Brewers — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand 6) 08:2510:1512:4014:3016:2018:10
H & M (Stop Dc) 08:2710:1712:4214:3216:2418:13
Agricultural College (o/s) 08:4110:2812:5314:4316:3518:24
The Hare (near) 08:4610:3312:5814:4816:4018:29
Village Hall (opp) 08:4910:3613:0114:5116:4318:32
St Michael's Drive (W-bound) 08:5110:3813:0314:5316:4518:34
The Maltsters Arms (opp) 09:0110:4813:1315:0316:5518:43
The Queens Head (opp) 09:0810:5513:2015:1017:0218:50
Four Wantz (S-bound) 09:1210:5913:2415:1417:0618:54
Bansons Ln (opp) 09:1511:0213:2715:1717:0918:57
Two Brewers (o/s) 09:1711:0413:2915:1917:1218:59

Route map

All stops on route 46

46 towards Ongar, Two Brewers

  1. Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) Chelmsford City Centre
  2. Bus Station (Stand 6) Chelmsford City Centre
  3. Cathedral (Stop Cc) Chelmsford City Centre
  4. H & M (Stop Dc) Chelmsford City Centre
  5. Job Centre (Stop Dd) Chelmsford City Centre
  6. RC Church (opp) Chelmsford
  7. Queen Street (adj) Chelmsford
  8. BBC Essex (o/s) Chelmsford
  9. Cemetery (o/s) Chelmsford
  10. Waterhouse Street (opp) Chelmsford
  11. Robjohns Road (adj) Westlands Estate
  12. Hole in Hedge (opp) Westlands Estate
  13. Hylands School (opp) Writtle
  14. St John's Green (adj) Writtle
  15. Writtle Green (adj) Writtle
  16. Agricultural College (o/s) Writtle
  17. Lordship Road (adj) Writtle
  18. The Hickerage (o/s) Writtle
  19. Reeds Farm (o/s) Roxwell
  20. Sycamore Cottages (opp) Roxwell
  21. The Hare (near) Roxwell
  22. Green Lane (adj) Roxwell
  23. Village Hall (opp) Roxwell
  24. St Michael's Drive (W-bound) Roxwell
  25. Shellow Bowells (W-bound) Willingale
  26. Torrel's Hall Cottages (opp) Willingale
  27. Willingale Playing Field (adj) Willingale
  28. The Maltsters Arms (opp) Willingale
  29. Houchin Drive (adj) Fyfield
  30. The Queens Head (opp) Fyfield
  31. Forest Drive (opp) Fyfield
  32. Roding Close (adj) Fyfield
  33. Shelley Church (opp) Ongar
  34. Hospital (S-bound) Ongar
  35. The Gables (adj) Ongar
  36. Great Lawn (opp) Ongar
  37. Four Wantz (S-bound) Ongar
  38. Ongar Station (opp) Ongar
  39. Stanley Place (adj) Ongar
  40. Bansons Ln (opp) Ongar
  41. Two Brewers (o/s) Ongar

46 towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn

  1. Two Brewers (o/s) Ongar
  2. Stanley Place (opp) Ongar
  3. Bansons Ln (adj) Ongar
  4. Ongar Station (o/s) Ongar
  5. Great Lawn (adj) Ongar
  6. Hospital (N-bound) Ongar
  7. The Gables (opp) Ongar
  8. Four Wantz (N-bound) Ongar
  9. Shelley Church (adj) Ongar
  10. Forest Drive (adj) Fyfield
  11. Houchin Drive (opp) Fyfield
  12. Roding Close (opp) Fyfield
  13. The Queens Head (o/s) Fyfield
  14. Willingale Playing Field (opp) Willingale
  15. The Maltsters Arms (o/s) Willingale
  16. Torrel's Hall Cottages (adj) Willingale
  17. Shellow Bowells (E-bound) Willingale
  18. St Michael's Drive (E-bound) Roxwell
  19. Green Lane (opp) Roxwell
  20. Village Hall (o/s) Roxwell
  21. Sycamore Cottages (o/s) Roxwell
  22. The Hare (opp) Roxwell
  23. Reeds Farm (opp) Roxwell
  24. The Hickerage (opp) Writtle
  25. Agricultural College (opp) Writtle
  26. Writtle Green (opp) Writtle
  27. St John's Green (opp) Writtle
  28. Hylands School (o/s) Writtle
  29. Hole in Hedge (o/s) Westlands Estate
  30. Robjohns Road (opp) Westlands Estate
  31. Waterhouse Street (adj) Chelmsford
  32. Cemetery (opp) Chelmsford
  33. South Lodge Hotel (o/s) Chelmsford
  34. Queen Street (opp) Chelmsford
  35. C & E Hospital (adj) Chelmsford
  36. Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
  37. Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) Chelmsford City Centre
  38. Bus Station (Stand 1) Chelmsford City Centre

Towns & areas on this route

ChelmsfordChelmsford City CentreOngarWrittleWestlands EstateRoxwellFyfieldWillingale

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 46 bus?

The first 46 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 46 bus?

The last 46 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 46 bus cost?

The 46 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 46 bus?

The 46 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.