8A

Rayleigh ↔ Chelmsford City Centre Bus Times

Transport Made Simple · 23 stops

Next departures

Railway Station
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
10:00
12:30
Retail Market 13:25
14:30
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 3 services10:00 — 14:30

The 8A bus runs between Rayleigh and Chelmsford City Centre, operated by Transport Made Simple. This route has 23 stops. Overcast and 18°C expected for the next bus at 10:00. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

8A Bus Timetable

Stop
Railway Station10:0012:3014:30
High Street10:0412:3514:35
Church10:0612:3614:36
Fitz Wimarc School10:0712:3714:37
Cemetery10:0812:3814:38
Rawreth Lane10:0912:4214:42
Farm View10:1112:4314:43
Downhall Park Way10:1612:4414:44
ASDA10:1712:4514:45
Trenders Avenue10:2112:4514:45
Bedloes Corner10:2312:4914:49
Hayes Residential10:2612:5914:59
The Turnpike north·13:03·
School·13:05·
White House Farm·13:06·
Hoe Lane·13:07·
The Wheatsheaf·13:08·
Rettendon Common·13:10·
East Hanningfield Road·13:15·
Howe Green·13:16·
Army & Navy·13:20·
Parkway·13:22·
Retail Market·13:25·

Inbound

Stop
Retail Market10:3013:30
Parkway10:3313:33
Army & Navy10:3513:35
Howe Green10:3913:39
East Hanningfield Road10:4013:40
Rettendon Common10:4513:45
The Wheatsheaf10:4713:47
Hoe Lane10:4813:48
White House Farm10:4913:49
School10:5113:51
The Turnpike north10:5313:53
Hayes Residential10:5913:59
Bedloes Corner11:0614:06
Trenders Avenue11:0914:09
ASDA11:1014:10
Downhall Park Way11:1114:11
Farm View11:1214:12
Rawreth Lane11:1314:13
Wellsfield11:1614:16
Fitz Wimarc School11:1714:17
Websters Way11:1914:19
Bull Lane11:2114:21
Eastwood Road11:2214:22
Railway Station11:2414:24

Route Map

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.30
Return £2.30

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: RayleighRawrethRettendonHowe GreenChelmsfordChelmsford City Centre
Where does the 8A bus stop?
The 8A serves 23 stops passing through Rayleigh, Rawreth, Rettendon, Howe Green, Chelmsford and Chelmsford City Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 8A run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 8A runs on weekdays only. Contact Transport Made Simple directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 8A?
Most Transport Made Simple services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Transport Made Simple for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 8A run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 8A. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Transport Made Simple to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

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

NOC: TMSB, GOEA, CHAM, HEDO, KCTB, SEFF, SIMO
Valid from 09 Jul 2025
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026