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Tillingham ↔ Chelmsford City Centre Bus Times

Fords Coaches · 42 stops

Next departures

The Square
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
09:15
Retail Market 10:32
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services09:15 — 09:15

The 3 bus runs between Tillingham and Chelmsford City Centre, operated by Fords Coaches. This route has 42 stops. Overcast and 18°C expected for the next bus at 09:15. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

Number 3 Bus Timetable

Stop
The Square09:15
Swan residential home09:15
St Peter's Court09:18
The Kings Head09:21
Down Hall09:22
Woodyards09:24
St Peter's Court09:26
Wick Cottages09:28
Main Road09:31
The Star09:35
Canney Road09:36
Mayland Mill09:39
Post Office09:46
The Drive09:48
School09:52
The Red Lion09:52
Garage09:52
Palepit Corner09:54
Post Office09:54
The Norton09:55
St Stephens Road09:55
Latchingdon Road09:56
Purleigh Village Hall10:00
Post Office10:00
Spar Lane10:02
Goat House Lane10:05
Oak Corner10:09
Runsell Green10:12
The Avenue10:13
Eves Corner10:14
The Griffin10:15
The Spinney10:16
The Bell10:17
Danbury Palace10:18
Hulls Lane10:20
Old Boarding School10:21
Brick Kiln Road10:23
Molrams Lane10:24
Manor Farm Shop10:25
Army & Navy10:30
Parkway10:31
Retail Market10:32

Inbound

Stop
Retail Market13:30
Parkway13:31
Army & Navy13:32
Manor Farm Shop13:37
Molrams Lane13:38
Brick Kiln Road13:39
Old Boarding School13:41
Hulls Lane13:42
Danbury Palace13:44
The Bell13:45
The Memorial13:46
The Griffin13:47
Eves Corner13:48
The Avenue13:49
Runsell Green13:50
The Royal Oak13:52
Goat House Lane13:56
Spar Lane13:59
Post Office14:01
Purleigh Village Hall14:02
Latchingdon Road14:06
St Stephens Road14:07
The Norton14:07
Post Office14:08
Palepit Corner14:08
Garage14:10
The Red Lion14:10
School14:10
The Drive14:14
Post Office14:16
Mayland Mill14:23
Canney Road14:26
The Star14:27
Main Road14:31
Wick Cottages14:33
St Peter's Court14:35
Woodyards14:37
Down Hall14:39
The Kings Head14:40
St Peter's Court14:43
Swan residential home14:46
The Square14:46

Route Map

Fords Coaches
Phone01621 740326

Fares & Tickets

Single £3.50
Return £6.00

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Passes through: TillinghamBradwell-on-SeaSt LawrenceSteepleMaylandMaylandseaLatchingdonCold NortonPurleighHazeleighWoodham MortimerDanburySandonGreat BaddowChelmsfordChelmsford City Centre
Where does the 3 bus stop?
The 3 serves 42 stops passing through Tillingham, Bradwell-on-Sea, St Lawrence, Steeple, Mayland, Maylandsea, Latchingdon, Cold Norton, Purleigh, Hazeleigh, Woodham Mortimer, Danbury, Sandon, Great Baddow, Chelmsford and Chelmsford City Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 3 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 3 runs on weekdays only. Contact Fords Coaches directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 3?
Most Fords Coaches services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Fords Coaches for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 3 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 3. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Fords Coaches to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: FRDS
Valid from 01 Sep 2023
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026