C7 Chelmsford, Bus Stn ↔ Galleywood, Watchou
Operated by First Essex. First bus 06:15, last bus 21:48. 51 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Bus Station (Stand 5) | 07:05 | 07:55 | 09:05 | 09:05 | 10:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 14:05 | 15:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 17:20 | 18:10 | 19:20 | 20:48 | 21:48 |
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| The Beehive (near) | 07:11 | 08:04 | 09:15 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 15:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 17:30 | 18:18 | 19:28 | 20:55 | 21:55 |
| Readers Corner (adj) | 07:14 | 08:09 | 09:21 | 09:21 | 10:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 17:35 | 18:22 | 19:32 | 20:59 | 21:59 |
| Keene Hall (opp) | 07:19 | 08:14 | 09:26 | 09:26 | 10:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 14:25 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 17:40 | 18:27 | 19:37 | 21:04 | 22:04 |
Route map
All stops on route C7
C7 towards Galleywood, Watchou
- Bus Station (Stand 5) Chelmsford City Centre
- Cathedral (Stop Cb) Chelmsford City Centre
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 11) Chelmsford City Centre
- H & M (Stop Db) Chelmsford City Centre
- Parkway (Stop Ea) Chelmsford City Centre
- Army & Navy (SE-bound) Chelmsford
- Meadgate Avenue (adj) Great Baddow
- The Beehive (near) Great Baddow
- The Ridings (adj) Great Baddow
- Sawkins Avenue (opp) Great Baddow
- Duffield Road (E-bound) Great Baddow
- Readers Corner (adj) Great Baddow
- Gt. Baddow Barn (o/s) Great Baddow
- The Green (adj) Galleywood
- Skinners Lane Shops (opp) Galleywood
- Keene Way (opp) Galleywood
- Keene Hall (opp) Galleywood
C7 towards Chelmsford, Bus Stn
- Keene Hall (opp) Galleywood
- Well Lane (opp) Galleywood
- West Lawn (o/s) Galleywood
- Barnard Road Co-op (opp) Galleywood
- Jubilee Park (o/s) Galleywood
- The Green (opp) Galleywood
- Gt. Baddow Barn (opp) Great Baddow
- Readers Corner (opp) Great Baddow
- Duffield Road (W-bound) Great Baddow
- Sawkins Avenue (adj) Great Baddow
- Loftin Way (adj) Great Baddow
- The Beehive (adj) Great Baddow
- Meadgate Avenue (opp) Great Baddow
- Army & Navy (NW-bound) Chelmsford
- Parkway (Stop G) Chelmsford City Centre
- Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
- Chelmsford Railway Station (Stand 12) Chelmsford City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Chelmsford City Centre
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Jul 2026 From: Chelmsford Bus Station, Duke Street, Chelmsford To: Keene Hall, Watchouse Rd, Galleywood, Via: Baddow Road, Beehive Lane, Great Baddow High School,Galleywood Road Name or No.: C7 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 26 July 2
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Chelmsford Bus Station, Essex and Galleywood, Keene Hall, Essex given service number C7 / C57 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first C7 bus?
The first C7 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last C7 bus?
The last C7 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:48. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the C7 bus cost?
The C7 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 C7 bus?
The C7 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.