525

525 Bus Times – Chelmsford ↔ Colchester

First Bus · 40 stops

Next departures

Chelmsford, Miami R-bout
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:18
Norman Way Schools 08:30
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:18 — 07:18

The 525 bus runs between Chelmsford and Colchester, operated by First Bus. This route has 40 stops.

Number 525 Bus Timetable

Stop
Chelmsford, Miami R-bout07:18
South Lodge Hotel07:19
Queen Street07:20
C & E Hospital07:21
Station07:24
Riverside Ice and Leisure07:26
Chelmsford Prison07:27
Brookhurst Close07:28
Oaklea Avenue07:29
The Plough07:30
Aldi07:31
Army Reserves Centre07:32
Sainsburys07:33
Royal Mail07:33
Lynfield Motors07:42
Lodge Farm07:42
Maltings Lane07:43
Shortridge Court07:44
Bridge Hospital07:45
Mill Lane07:47
Newland Street07:48
The George07:49
Avenue Road07:50
Crittall Rd07:51
Freebournes Road07:52
Crabb's Lane07:57
London Road07:57
Post Office07:58
Surgery07:59
The Institute08:00
Trews Gardens08:00
The Railway Tavern08:01
Feering Hill08:03
Gore Pit Corner08:04
New Lane08:05
Essex County Hospital08:23
Beverley Road08:26
The Avenue08:26
Park Road08:28
Norman Way Schools08:30

Inbound

Stop
Essex County Hospital15:43
Beverley Road15:44
The Avenue15:44
Park Road15:45
Prested Hall16:06
Gore Pit Corner16:07
Feering Hill16:08
The Railway Tavern16:10
Trews Gardens16:11
Post Office16:12
London Road16:14
Freebournes Road16:19
Crittall Rd16:19
Avenue Road16:20
The George16:20
Newland Street16:21
Mill Lane16:22
Bridge Hospital16:23
Shortridge Court16:24
Maltings Lane16:25
Lodge Farm16:26
Lynfield Motors16:26
Royal Mail16:37
Sainsburys16:37
Army Reserves Centre16:38
Pump Lane16:39
Aldi16:39
The Plough16:40
Oaklea Avenue16:41
Brookhurst Close16:42
Chelmsford Prison16:43
Riverside Inn16:45
Riverside Ice and Leisure16:45
YMCA16:47
Station16:48
RC Church16:51
Queen Street16:52
South Lodge Hotel16:53
Moulsham Street16:54
Wood Street16:55

Route Map

First Bus
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Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.80
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025

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Passes through: ChelmsfordChelmsford City CentreSpringfield ParkSpringfieldWithamWitham Town CentreKelvedonFeeringColchester
Where does the 525 bus stop?
The 525 serves 40 stops passing through Chelmsford, Chelmsford City Centre, Springfield Park, Springfield, Witham, Witham Town Centre, Kelvedon, Feering and Colchester. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 525 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 525 runs on weekdays only. Contact First Bus directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 525?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 525 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 525. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 30 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026