Service 13/13A/13B: Wickford to Chelmsford
First Essex operates the Service 13 / 13A / 13B bus service which travels between Wickford and Chelmsford; 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 13 / 13A / 13B timetable can be found here
Tickets:
We offer a ticket type which is 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.
- Wickford/Downham/Ramsden Heath to Chelmsford Schools
We have you covered for the academic year 2026/27:
Autumn Term: 1st September 2026 to 18th December 2026
Spring Term: 4th January 2027 to 25th March 2027
Summer Term: 12th April 2027 to 21st July 2027
- All tickets exclude travel during school half-term breaks and school holidays.
- To view the full First Bus Conditions of Travel, please visit: Conditions of travel | First Bus
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).