48 Temple Grove to Pleshey
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 09:00, last bus 15:00. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 48? 31 other bus routes are numbered 48 elsewhere in the UK — see every 48 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:55 | 12:35 | 13:55 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove (o/s) | 09:55 | · | 13:55 |
| The Eagle (o/s) | 09:58 | · | 13:58 |
| Fowlers Court (opp) | 10:00 | · | 14:00 |
| St John's Hospital (o/s) | 10:02 | · | 14:02 |
| South Lodge Hotel (o/s) | 10:05 | · | 14:05 |
| C & E Hospital (adj) | 10:08 | · | 14:08 |
| Bus Station (Stand 9) | 10:12 | · | 14:12 |
| Keene Home (opp) | 10:16 | · | 14:16 |
| Sunrise Avenue (N-bound) | 10:18 | · | 14:18 |
| Skerry Rise (adj) | 10:24 | · | 14:24 |
| The Angel (opp) | 10:27 | · | 14:27 |
| Jubilee Avenue (adj) | 10:28 | · | 14:28 |
| Ambulance HQ (o/s) | 10:29 | · | 14:29 |
| Croxton's Mill (opp) | 10:31 | · | 14:31 |
| Ash Tree Corner (NW-bound) | 10:33 | · | 14:33 |
| Church Hill (opp) | 10:35 | 12:35 | 14:35 |
| The Windmill (opp) | 10:38 | 12:38 | 14:38 |
| Crowbush House (opp) | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 |
| Back Lane (E-bound) | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 48
48 towards Pleshey
All 54 stops
- Temple Grove (o/s) 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
- Fowlers Court (opp) Tile Kiln
- Linnet Drive (opp) Tile Kiln
- Hylands Parade (o/s) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (o/s) Chelmsford
- Wood Street Tesco (opp) Chelmsford
- Wood Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (o/s) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (opp) Chelmsford
- RC Church (o/s) Chelmsford
- C & E Hospital (adj) Chelmsford
- Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 9) Chelmsford City Centre
- King Edward VI School (o/s) Chelmsford
- The Ship (opp) Chelmsford City Centre
- Keene Home (opp) Chelmsford
- Chester Place (adj) Chelmsford
- Town Croft (opp) Chelmsford
- Sunrise Avenue (N-bound) Chelmsford
- Rutland Road (opp) Woodhall Estate
- Berwick Avenue (S-bound) Woodhall Estate
- Skerry Rise (adj) Chelmsford
- Erick Avenue (adj) Broomfield
- Post Office Road (opp) Broomfield
- The Angel (opp) Broomfield
- New Road (adj) Broomfield
- Church Green (adj) Broomfield
- Jubilee Avenue (adj) Broomfield
- Butlers Farm (opp) Broomfield
- Searle Crescent (W-bound) Broomfield
- Ambulance HQ (o/s) Broomfield
- Hospital (Stand 3) Broomfield
- Ambulance HQ (opp) Broomfield
- Croxton's Mill (opp) Broomfield
- Woodhouse Lane (adj) Broomfield
- Chelmer Avenue (opp) Little Waltham
- Ash Tree Corner (NW-bound) Little Waltham
- Little Waltham Bridge (N-bound) Little Waltham
- Church Hill (adj) Little Waltham
- Church Hill (opp) Little Waltham
- The White Hart (o/s) Little Waltham
- Lark's Lane (adj) Little Waltham
- The Windmill (opp) Great Waltham
- Hatchfields (adj) Great Waltham
- Memorial (opp) Great Waltham
- Crowbush House (opp) Great Waltham
- Penden Corner (N-bound) Great Waltham
- Back Lane (E-bound) Pleshey
48 towards Temple Grove
All 53 stops
- Back Lane (E-bound) Pleshey
- Penden Corner (S-bound) Great Waltham
- Crowbush House (o/s) Great Waltham
- Memorial (adj) Great Waltham
- The Windmill (o/s) Great Waltham
- Lark's Lane (opp) Little Waltham
- Little Waltham Bridge (N-bound) Little Waltham
- Church Hill (adj) Little Waltham
- Church Hill (opp) Little Waltham
- The White Hart (o/s) Little Waltham
- Ash Tree Corner (S-bound) Little Waltham
- Woodhouse Lane (opp) Broomfield
- Croxton's Mill (o/s) Broomfield
- Searle Crescent (W-bound) Broomfield
- Ambulance HQ (o/s) Broomfield
- Hospital (Stand 2) Broomfield
- Ambulance HQ (opp) Broomfield
- Court Road (S-bound) Broomfield
- Butlers Farm (o/s) Broomfield
- Jubilee Avenue (opp) Broomfield
- Church Green (opp) Broomfield
- New Road (opp) Broomfield
- The Angel (o/s) Broomfield
- Post Office Road (adj) Broomfield
- Erick Avenue (opp) Broomfield
- Skerry Rise (W-bound) Chelmsford
- Berwick Avenue (N-bound) Woodhall Estate
- Rutland Road (adj) Woodhall Estate
- Cornwall Crescent North (adj) Woodhall Estate
- Sunrise Avenue (S-bound) Chelmsford
- Town Croft (adj) Chelmsford
- Kings Road (opp) Chelmsford
- Keene Home (o/s) Chelmsford
- The Ship (o/s) Chelmsford City Centre
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) 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
- Wood Street Tesco (adj) Chelmsford
- Bruce Grove (adj) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (opp) Chelmsford
- Hylands Parade (opp) Chelmsford
- Linnet Drive (adj) Tile Kiln
- Fowlers Court (o/s) Tile Kiln
- Russell Gardens (adj) Chelmsford
- The Running Mare (opp) Chelmsford
- The Eagle (opp) Galleywood
- Galleywood Common (opp) Galleywood
- Temple Grove (o/s) West Hanningfield
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 27 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 11 March 2026 Monday to Friday, No Service at weekends or Bank holidays
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Essex County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000454/202 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 48 bus?
The first 48 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 48 bus?
The last 48 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 48 bus cost?
The 48 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. Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 48 bus?
The 48 is operated by Stephensons of Essex.
Timetable data from Stephensons of Essex via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000454/202. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.