46 Ongar to Chelmsford via Writtle, Westlands Estate

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 18:25, last bus 21:15. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

46 buses on this route are also run by First Essex (12 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 16 journeys on weekdays.

Next towards Chelmsford from Two Brewers (o/s): 18:25

Next towards Ongar from Bus Station (Stand 6): 19:15

Wanted a different 46? 30 other bus routes are numbered 46 elsewhere in the UK — see every 46 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Chelmsford Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 2 journeys
Stop 18:2520:25
Two Brewers (o/s) 18:2520:25
Four Wantz (N-bound) 18:3020:30
The Queens Head (o/s) 18:3420:34
The Maltsters Arms (o/s) 18:4020:40
Village Hall (o/s) 18:5020:50
Agricultural College (opp) 18:5720:57
Bus Station (Stand 1) 19:1021:10

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Central Connect whether this route takes part. Details →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 46

46 towards Chelmsford

All 38 stops
  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. Four Wantz (N-bound) Ongar
  7. Hospital (N-bound) Ongar
  8. The Gables (opp) 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. The Maltsters Arms (o/s) Willingale
  15. Willingale Playing Field (opp) Willingale
  16. Torrel's Hall Cottages (adj) Willingale
  17. Shellow Bowells (E-bound) Willingale
  18. St Michael's Drive (E-bound) Roxwell
  19. Village Hall (o/s) Roxwell
  20. Green Lane (opp) Roxwell
  21. The Hare (opp) Roxwell
  22. Sycamore Cottages (o/s) 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

46 towards Ongar

All 41 stops
  1. Bus Station (Stand 6) Chelmsford City Centre
  2. Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) 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. The Queens Head (opp) Fyfield
  30. Roding Close (adj) Fyfield
  31. Houchin Drive (adj) Fyfield
  32. Forest Drive (opp) Fyfield
  33. Shelley Church (opp) Ongar
  34. The Gables (adj) Ongar
  35. Hospital (S-bound) Ongar
  36. Four Wantz (S-bound) Ongar
  37. Great Lawn (opp) Ongar
  38. Ongar Station (opp) Ongar
  39. Bansons Ln (opp) Ongar
  40. Stanley Place (adj) Ongar
  41. Two Brewers (o/s) Ongar

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/95 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

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 18:25 (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 21:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 46 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect 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 Central Connect.

Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/95. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.