Service 3: Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea

First Essex operates the 3 bus service which travels between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea; a convenient route for students travelling to and from school in Chelmsford.

The service operates, at school opening and closure times, Monday to Friday. The current 3 timetable can be found here

Tickets:

We offer a selection of ticket options to choose from which are calculated in-line with the school calendar year (and school opening and closure times). The price of this service can be discounted with the purchase of bulk travel.

Work out which ticket you need:

  • Southend-on-Sea/Leigh-on-Sea/Hadleigh/Daws Heath to Chelmsford Schools
  • Battlesbridge/Rettendon to Chelmsford Schools
  • East Hanningfield/Howe Green to Chelmsford Schools
  • Thundersley/Rayleigh/Rawreth to Chelmsford Schools
  • Rettendon/Battlesbridge to The Sweyne Park School

We have you covered for the academic year 2024/2025:

Autumn Term: 2nd September 2024 to 20th December 2024 

Spring Term: 6th January 2025 to 4th April 2025 

Summer Term: Valid 22nd April 2025 to 22nd July 2025

All prices exclude half-term breaks and school holidays. 

If a student travels without a valid bus pass they will be asked to pay the on-bus fare with cash.

Where to buy:

Select and purchase your ticket via our website.

Your ticket is now issued as a travel card (utilising smart card technology). For all your travel card FAQS, please visit: www.firstbus.co.uk/essex/smart

The ticket will be pre-loaded, on the travel card, and dispatched in the next available post (1st class delivery).

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