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 2025/2026:

Term:

Autumn Term: 1st September 2025 to 19th December 2025 

Spring Term: 5th January 2026 to 27th March 2026

Summer Term: 13th April 2026 to 20th July 2026 

  • 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).

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