GETTING TO AND AROUND CHELMSFORD WITH FIRST BUS
First operates a network of over 70 bus services linking towns and villages across the region, meaning there is always a bus ready to take you where you need to go.
The central hub for buses in Chelmsford is the station located in the city centre - Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1GZ – located next to the train station.
Shuttles: Operating within the urban networks of Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, these high-frequency buses provide quick and easy links between town and city centres and the busiest suburbs.
Essex Bus: Connecting major cities, towns, and villages across Essex, these services offer convenient travel options for work, education, and leisure.
Essex Airlink: Provides direct and convenient journeys to London Stansted Airport, with daily services from early morning to late at night.
Need to get to the airport?
First Bus can help with their Airlink services:
X10 Service: Connects Basildon, Wickford, and Chelmsford with Stansted Airport.
X20 Service: Provides a direct link from Colchester and Braintree to Stansted Airport.
X30 Service: Links Southend, Southend Airport, Rayleigh, and Chelmsford to Stansted Airport, and provides a connection between Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.
FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED HERE
Chelmsford For You are proud to be partnering with First Buses on a number of activations throughout the year.
Download the First Bus App for helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.
Know How...
To plan your journey
To track your bus
To find your lost property
To get the bus at night
To pay for the bus
Find Out More: Know How
With Chelmsford being a university city, students can take advantage of cheaper bus travel with First Bus, find out more here.
If you’re of state pensionable age or registered disabled, you can enjoy unlimited free bus travel with a Senior Bus Pass. This pass allows you to ride for free on all First Essex buses from 9:00am to midnight on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
The Senior Bus Pass is available to residents who meet the eligibility criteria and hold a valid Concessionary Travel Pass. It is issued by Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council, or Thurrock Council.
To apply, visit the relevant council’s website:
