525 Chelmsford, Princes to Norman Way Schools
Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £7.00 to £9.00 — more.
Wanted a different 525? 7 other bus routes are numbered 525 elsewhere in the UK — see every 525 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Wood Street (adj) | 07:20 |
| Station (o/s) | 07:26 |
| The Plough (o/s) | 07:32 |
| Sainsburys (adj) | 07:35 |
| Maltings Lane (opp) | 07:45 |
| The George (o/s) | 07:51 |
| Crittall Rd (adj) | 07:53 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 08:00 |
| The Railway Tavern (opp) | 08:03 |
| Feering Hill (NE-bound) | 08:05 |
| Essex County Hospital (o/s) | 08:25 |
| The Avenue (adj) | 08:28 |
| Park Road (adj) | 08:30 |
| Norman Way Schools (o/s) | 08:32 |
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.
Fares on the 525
Adult single £7.00 to £9.00 · Child single £7.00 to £8.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Chelmsford City C | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Springfield Endvr | |||||||
| – | – | – | Springfield Sains | ||||||
| – | – | – | – | Ryl Mail Sorting Off | |||||
| – | – | – | – | – | Witham Town Centre | ||||
| – | – | – | – | – | – | Kelvedon | |||
| – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Feering Anchor | ||
| £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £7.00 | £7.00 | Colchester Schools | |
| £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £7.00 | £7.00 | £2.50 | Essex County Hosp |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Wood Street Tesco.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 525
First Essex publishes singles and returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Single · Child Single · Student Return Adult · Student Return Child
Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Essex.
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 First Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 525
525 towards Norman Way Schools
All 40 stops
- Wood Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (o/s) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (opp) Chelmsford
- C & E Hospital (adj) Chelmsford
- Station (o/s) Chelmsford City Centre
- Riverside Ice and Leisure (opp) Chelmsford
- Chelmsford Prison (opp) Springfield Park
- Brookhurst Close (opp) Springfield
- Oaklea Avenue (opp) Springfield
- The Plough (o/s) Springfield
- Aldi (o/s) Springfield
- Army Reserves Centre (opp) Springfield
- Sainsburys (adj) Springfield
- Royal Mail (opp) Springfield
- Lynfield Motors (opp) Witham
- Lodge Farm (o/s) Witham
- Maltings Lane (opp) Witham
- Shortridge Court (adj) Witham
- Bridge Hospital (o/s) Witham
- Mill Lane (adj) Witham
- Newland Street (NE-bound) Witham Town Centre
- The George (o/s) Witham Town Centre
- Avenue Road (adj) Witham
- Crittall Rd (adj) Witham
- Freebournes Road (opp) Witham
- Crabb's Ln (adj) Kelvedon
- London Road (NE-bound) Kelvedon
- Post Office (o/s) Kelvedon
- Surgery (o/s) Kelvedon
- The Institute (opp) Kelvedon
- Trews Gardens (adj) Kelvedon
- The Railway Tavern (opp) Kelvedon
- Feering Hill (NE-bound) Feering
- Gore Pit Corner (NE-bound) Feering
- New Lane (adj) Feering
- Essex County Hospital (o/s) Colchester
- Beverley Road (adj) Colchester
- The Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Park Road (adj) Colchester
- Norman Way Schools (o/s) Colchester
525 towards Chelmsford, Princes
All 40 stops
- Essex County Hospital (o/s) Colchester
- Beverley Road (adj) Colchester
- The Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Park Road (adj) Colchester
- Prested Hall (near) Feering
- Gore Pit Corner (SW-bound) Feering
- Feering Hill (SW-bound) Feering
- The Railway Tavern (o/s) Kelvedon
- Trews Gardens (opp) Kelvedon
- Post Office (opp) Kelvedon
- London Road (SW-bound) Kelvedon
- Freebournes Road (adj) Witham
- Crittall Rd (opp) Witham
- Avenue Road (opp) Witham
- The George (opp) Witham Town Centre
- Newland Street (SW-bound) Witham Town Centre
- Mill Lane (opp) Witham
- Bridge Hospital (opp) Witham
- Shortridge Court (opp) Witham
- Maltings Lane (adj) Witham
- Lodge Farm (opp) Witham
- Lynfield Motors (o/s) Witham
- Royal Mail (o/s) Springfield
- Sainsburys (opp) Springfield
- Army Reserves Centre (o/s) Springfield
- Pump Lane (opp) Springfield
- Aldi (opp) Springfield
- The Plough (opp) Springfield
- Oaklea Avenue (adj) Springfield
- Brookhurst Close (adj) Springfield
- Chelmsford Prison (o/s) Springfield Park
- Riverside Inn (o/s) Chelmsford
- Riverside Ice and Leisure (o/s) Chelmsford
- YMCA (opp) Chelmsford City Centre
- Station (Stand VA) Chelmsford City Centre
- RC Church (opp) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (opp) Chelmsford
- Moulsham Street (adj) Chelmsford
- Wood Street (opp) Chelmsford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 525 bus?
The first 525 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 525 bus?
The last 525 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 525 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 525: adult single £7.00 to £9.00, child single £7.00 to £8.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Essex sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 525 bus?
The 525 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.