X71

X71 Bus Times – Chelmsford City Centre ↔ Colchester City Centre

First Bus · 55 stops

Next departures

Chelmsford, Bus Stn
19:45
376 minOsborne Street 20:53
MON-FRI · 1 services19:45 — 19:45

The X71 bus runs between Chelmsford City Centre and Colchester City Centre, operated by First Bus. This route has 55 stops.

X71 Bus Timetable

Stop
Chelmsford, Bus Stn19:45
Cathedral19:46
H & M19:47
Parkway19:49
Army & Navy19:50
Fox & Raven19:55
Goddard Way19:56
Pollard's Green19:58
Shopping Centre19:59
Henniker Gate20:00
Sheppard Drive20:00
Brook End Road20:01
Barlows Reach20:01
Chelmer Village Way20:02
Cuton Hall Lane20:03
Army Reserves Centre20:04
Sainsburys20:05
Royal Mail20:05
Lynfield Motors20:12
Lodge Farm20:13
Maltings Lane20:15
Shortridge Court20:16
Bridge Hospital20:17
Mill Lane20:19
Newland Street20:19
The George20:20
Avenue Road20:20
Crittall Rd20:20
Freebournes Road20:21
Railway Station20:33
Motel20:34
Copford Lane20:35
Westbury Close20:36
The Swan Stanway20:37
Sparrow Hall20:37
St Albright's Church20:38
Sealion Approach20:38
Wyvern Farm20:39
Sainsburys Store20:39
Barn Fields20:41
Lucy Lane South20:41
Garage20:42
King Coel Road South20:43
Halstead Road Corner20:43
The Crown20:45
Church20:45
Glen Avenue20:46
Fitzwalter Road20:47
Park Road20:48
The Avenue20:48
Beverley Road20:49
Essex County Hospital20:50
Head Street20:51
High Street20:52
Osborne Street20:53
Stop
Chelmsford, Bus Stn19:45
Cathedral19:46
H & M19:47
Parkway19:49
Army & Navy19:50
Fox & Raven19:55
Goddard Way19:56
Pollard's Green19:58
Shopping Centre19:59
Henniker Gate20:00
Sheppard Drive20:00
Brook End Road20:01
Barlows Reach20:01
Chelmer Village Way20:02
Cuton Hall Lane20:03
Army Reserves Centre20:04
Sainsburys20:05
Royal Mail20:05
Lynfield Motors20:12
Lodge Farm20:13
Maltings Lane20:15
Shortridge Court20:16
Bridge Hospital20:17
Mill Lane20:18
Newland Street20:19
The George20:19
Avenue Road20:20
Crittall Rd20:20
Freebournes Road20:20
Railway Station20:33
Motel20:34
Copford Lane20:35
Westbury Close20:36
The Swan Stanway20:36
Sparrow Hall20:37
St Albright's Church20:37
Sealion Approach20:38
Wyvern Farm20:39
Sainsburys Store20:39
Barn Fields20:40
Lucy Lane South20:41
Garage20:41
King Coel Road South20:42
Halstead Road Corner20:43
The Crown20:44
Church20:45
Glen Avenue20:46
Fitzwalter Road20:46
Park Road20:47
The Avenue20:48
Beverley Road20:48
Essex County Hospital20:49
Head Street20:50
High Street20:51
Osborne Street20:53

Route Map

First Bus
Websitewww.firstbus.co.uk
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: Chelmsford City CentreChelmsfordChelmer VillageSpringfieldWithamWitham Town CentreMarks TeyCopfordStanwayLexdenColchesterColchester City Centre
Where does the X71 bus stop?
The X71 serves 55 stops passing through Chelmsford City Centre, Chelmsford, Chelmer Village, Springfield, Witham, Witham Town Centre, Marks Tey, Copford, Stanway, Lexden, Colchester and Colchester City Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X71 run on weekends?
Yes, the X71 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X71?
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 X71 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X71. 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 26 Jul 2026 to 05 Sep 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today