70 BTE Bus Pk Stand 6 ↔ Chelmsford, Bus Stn
Operated by First Essex. First bus 06:42, last bus 18:02. 12 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 70 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.
| Tesco East Store (W-bound) | · | 07:00 | 07:10 | 07:45 | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Interchange (Stand 6) | 06:42 | 07:13 | 07:20 | 07:55 | 08:05 | 17:32 | 18:02 |
| Lidl (opp) | 06:51 | 07:22 | 07:26 | 08:01 | 08:14 | 17:42 | 18:11 |
| White Court (SW-bound) | 06:57 | 07:28 | 07:32 | 08:07 | 08:20 | 17:48 | 18:17 |
| St Annes Castle (o/s) | 07:04 | 07:36 | 07:39 | 08:14 | 08:27 | 17:55 | 18:24 |
| The White Hart (opp) | 07:11 | 07:43 | 07:46 | 08:21 | 08:34 | 18:01 | 18:30 |
| Hospital (Stand 2) | 07:19 | 07:51 | 07:54 | 08:30 | 08:42 | 18:09 | 18:38 |
| Patching Hall Lane (opp) | 07:26 | 07:59 | 08:01 | 08:37 | 08:50 | 18:16 | 18:44 |
| Bus Station (Stand 1) | 07:36 | 08:12 | 08:09 | 08:45 | 09:52 | 18:25 | 18:52 |
Route map
All stops on route 70
70 towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn
- Tesco East Store (W-bound) Braintree
- Kings Park Village (opp) Braintree
- Bartram Avenue North (adj) Braintree
- Hay Lane (adj) Braintree
- Dallwood Way (opp) Braintree
- Kings Head (o/s) Braintree
- Albert Road (adj) Braintree
- Railway Street (S-bound) Braintree Town Centre
- Clinic (W-bound) Braintree Town Centre
- Bus Interchange (Stand 6) Braintree Town Centre
- Rue De Jeunes (adj) Braintree Town Centre
- Peel Crescent (opp) Braintree
- St Michael's (opp) Braintree
- Lidl (opp) Braintree
- King William (opp) Great Notley
- Queenborough Lane (opp) Great Notley
- Ludham Hall Lane (adj) Great Notley
- White Court (SW-bound) Great Notley
- Cut Hedge (opp) Great Notley
- Bakers Lane (adj) Great Notley
- Dagnets Lane (adj) Youngs End
- The Chase (opp) Great Notley
- Green Dragon (opp) Youngs End
- Lyndeswood Farm (opp) Youngs End
- Dog & Partridge (opp) Great Leighs
- Shimbrooks (opp) Great Leighs
- Main Road (S-bound) Great Leighs
- Rochester Farm (o/s) Great Leighs
- St Annes Castle (o/s) Great Leighs
- Deres Bridge (S-bound) Great Leighs
- The Crescent (opp) Little Leighs
- Chatham Green (opp) Chatham Green
- The White Hart (opp) Little Waltham
- Little Waltham Bridge (S-bound) 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
- Jubilee Avenue (opp) Broomfield
- Butlers Farm (o/s) 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 (opp) Chelmsford
- Patching Hall Lane (opp) Chelmsford
- The Drive (opp) Chelmsford
- Kings Road (opp) Chelmsford
- Keene Home (o/s) Chelmsford
- The Ship (o/s) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Chelmsford City Centre
70 towards BTE Bus Pk Stand 6
- The Ship (opp) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 5) Chelmsford City Centre
- King Edward VI School (o/s) Chelmsford
- Keene Home (opp) Chelmsford
- Kings Road (adj) Chelmsford
- The Drive (adj) Chelmsford
- Patching Hall Lane (adj) Chelmsford
- Skerry Rise (adj) Chelmsford
- Post Office Road (opp) Broomfield
- Erick Avenue (adj) Broomfield
- New Road (adj) Broomfield
- The Angel (opp) 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
- Little Waltham Bridge (N-bound) Little Waltham
- Ash Tree Corner (NW-bound) Little Waltham
- The White Hart (o/s) Little Waltham
- Chatham Green (adj) Chatham Green
- The Crescent (adj) Little Leighs
- Deres Bridge (N-bound) Great Leighs
- Rochester Farm (opp) Great Leighs
- Aragon Road (opp) Great Leighs
- St Annes Castle (opp) Great Leighs
- Main Road (NE-bound) Great Leighs
- Dog & Partridge (o/s) Great Leighs
- Green Dragon (adj) Youngs End
- Lyndeswood Farm (o/s) Youngs End
- Dagnets Lane (opp) Youngs End
- Cut Hedge (adj) Great Notley
- Bakers Lane (opp) Great Notley
- The Chase (adj) Great Notley
- White Court (NE-bound) Great Notley
- Ludham Hall Lane (opp) Great Notley
- Queenborough Lane (adj) Great Notley
- King William (o/s) Great Notley
- Lidl (o/s) Braintree
- St Michael's (o/s) Braintree
- Peel Crescent (adj) Braintree
- Panfield Lane (NE-bound) Braintree Town Centre
- Blyth's Meadow (opp) Braintree Town Centre
- Mount Road (opp) Braintree Town Centre
- Railway Street (S-bound) Braintree Town Centre
- Clinic (W-bound) Braintree Town Centre
- Bus Interchange (Stand 6) Braintree Town Centre
- Albert Road (opp) Braintree
- Kings Head (opp) Braintree
- Dallwood Way (adj) Braintree
- Wheatley Avenue (opp) Braintree
- Kings Park Village (adj) Braintree
- Bartram Avenue North (opp) Braintree
- Tesco East Store (E-bound) Braintree
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Marks Farm Tesco, Braintree / Halstead Colne Road and Chelmsford Bus Station given service number 70 / 170 / 370 effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Marks Farm Tesco, Braintree / Halstead Colne Road and Chelmsford Bus Station given service number 70 / 170 / 370 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Old Cattle Market, Ipswich and Market Hill, Orford given service number 70 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Marks Farm Tesco, Braintree / Halstead Colne Road, Essex and Chelmsford Bus Station, Essex given service number 70 / 170 / 370 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
ChelmsfordBraintreeGreat NotleyChelmsford City CentreBroomfieldBraintree Town CentreGreat LeighsLittle WalthamYoungs EndChatham GreenLittle Leighs
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 70 bus?
The first 70 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 70 bus?
The last 70 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 70 bus cost?
The 70 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 70 bus?
The 70 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.