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:
- Battlesbridge/Rettendon to Chelmsford Schools
- East Hanningfield/Howe Green to Chelmsford Schools
- Rettendon/Battlesbridge to The Sweyne Park School
We have you covered for the academic year 2026/2027:
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).