C12 Chelmsford, Bus Stn ↔ Royal Mail

Operated by First Essex. First bus 05:55, last bus 19:20. 3 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with First Essex whether this route takes part. 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 Royal Mail · Monday to Friday towards Royal Mail · Saturday towards Royal Mail · Sunday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Monday to Friday towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn · Saturday
C12 towards Royal Mail — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand 4) 05:5519:20
Shopping Centre (adj) 06:0519:29
Sainsburys (adj) 06:1219:35
Royal Mail (opp) 06:1319:36
Elm Way (adj) ··
St Andrew Church (opp) ··

Route map

All stops on route C12

C12 towards Royal Mail

  1. Bus Station (Stand 4) Chelmsford City Centre
  2. Cathedral (Stop Ca) Chelmsford City Centre
  3. H & M (Stop Da) Chelmsford City Centre
  4. Parkway (Stop Eb) Chelmsford City Centre
  5. Army & Navy (SE-bound) Chelmsford
  6. Fox & Raven (opp) Chelmer Village
  7. Goddard Way (adj) Chelmer Village
  8. Pollard's Green (adj) Chelmer Village
  9. Shopping Centre (adj) Chelmer Village
  10. Sheppard Drive (adj) Chelmer Village
  11. Henniker Gate (adj) Chelmer Village
  12. Brook End Road (opp) Chelmer Village
  13. Barlows Reach (o/s) Chelmer Village
  14. Chelmer Village Way (W-bound) Chelmer Village
  15. Cuton Hall Lane (NW-bound) Chelmer Village
  16. Army Reserves Centre (opp) Springfield
  17. Sainsburys (adj) Springfield
  18. Royal Mail (opp) Springfield
  19. Boreham House (opp) Boreham
  20. Elm Way (adj) Boreham
  21. Hurrell Down (opp) Boreham
  22. Recreation Ground (opp) Boreham
  23. Plantation Road (S-bound) Boreham
  24. St Andrew Church (opp) Boreham
  25. Haselfoot Rd (opp) Boreham

C12 towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn

  1. St Andrew Church (opp) Boreham
  2. Butterfield Road (opp) Boreham
  3. Old Forge Road (adj) Boreham
  4. Boreham House (o/s) Boreham
  5. Royal Mail (o/s) Springfield
  6. Sainsburys (opp) Springfield
  7. Army Reserves Centre (o/s) Springfield
  8. Cuton Hall Lane (SE-bound) Chelmer Village
  9. Chelmer Village Way (E-bound) Chelmer Village
  10. Brook End Road (adj) Chelmer Village
  11. Barlows Reach (opp) Chelmer Village
  12. Henniker Gate (opp) Chelmer Village
  13. Pollard's Green (opp) Chelmer Village
  14. Shopping Centre Chelmer Village
  15. Goddard Way (opp) Chelmer Village
  16. Army & Navy (NW-bound) Chelmsford
  17. Parkway (Stop G) Chelmsford City Centre
  18. Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
  19. Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) Chelmsford City Centre
  20. Bus Station (Stand 1) Chelmsford City Centre

Towns & areas on this route

ChelmsfordSpringfieldChelmer VillageChelmsford City CentreBoreham

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first C12 bus?

The first C12 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last C12 bus?

The last C12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the C12 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £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 C12 bus?

The C12 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.