FWC008 Chelmer Village to Writtle via Chelmsford, Melbourne Farm
Operated by Fourways Coaches. Registered as running via Melbourne Estate. First bus 07:30, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Cusak Road (adj) | 07:30 |
| Fulcher Avenue (adj) | 07:32 |
| Medical Centre (o/s) | 07:40 |
| Patching Hall Lane (opp) | 07:45 |
| The Barn (o/s) | 07:50 |
| Melbourne Shops (o/s) | 07:51 |
| Pines Road (adj) | 07:52 |
| Kennet Way (adj) | 07:53 |
| Welland Avenue (adj) | 07:54 |
| Eden Way (S-bound) | 07:55 |
| Trent Road Shops (o/s) | 07:56 |
| Hylands School (o/s) | 08:10 |
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.
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 Fourways Coaches 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 FWC008
FWC008 towards Writtle
All 12 stops
- Cusak Road (adj) Chelmer Village
- Fulcher Avenue (adj) Chelmer Village
- Medical Centre (o/s) Springfield
- Patching Hall Lane (opp) Chelmsford
- The Barn (o/s) Chelmsford
- Melbourne Shops (o/s) Melbourne Farm
- Pines Road (adj) Melbourne Farm
- Kennet Way (adj) Chignall Estate
- Welland Avenue (adj) Chignall Estate
- Eden Way (S-bound) Chignall Estate
- Trent Road Shops (o/s) Chignall Estate
- Hylands School (o/s) Writtle
FWC008 towards Chelmer Village
All 12 stops
- Hylands School (o/s) Writtle
- Trent Road Shops (opp) Chignall Estate
- Eden Way (N-bound) Chignall Estate
- Welland Avenue (opp) Chignall Estate
- Kennet Way (opp) Chignall Estate
- Pines Road (opp) Melbourne Farm
- Melbourne Shops (opp) Melbourne Farm
- The Barn (opp) Chelmsford
- Patching Hall Lane (adj) Chelmsford
- Medical Centre (opp) Springfield
- Fulcher Avenue (opp) Chelmer Village
- Cusak Road (opp) Chelmer Village
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 Beeleigh Link, Fulcher Way, Chelmer Village → Writtle Chelmford Rd, Highlands School
- New service effective 1 September 2019 School Days Only
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000804/29 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first FWC008 bus?
The first FWC008 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last FWC008 bus?
The last FWC008 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the FWC008 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Fourways Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the FWC008 bus?
The FWC008 is operated by Fourways Coaches.
Timetable data from Fourways Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Fourways Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 14 July 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000804/29. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.