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X71

Chelmsford Bus Station – Colchester Osborne Street

via Hatfield Peverel, Marks Tey

First Essex First 05:18 Last 22:41Every day

Route X71 runs between Chelmsford Bus Station and Colchester Osborne Street via Hatfield Peverel, Marks Tey. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Colchester OsborneTowards Chelmsford, Bus Stn
Bus StationNo more todayX7121:15and more
Terling Road CornerNo more todayX7121:15and more
Gore Pit CornerX7122:41and moreX7121:15and more
Osborne StreetX7122:41and moreX7121:15and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Colchester Osborne

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Bus Station · Chelmsford City Centre20:45
  2. 2Cathedral · Chelmsford City Centre20:45
  3. 3H & M · Chelmsford City Centre20:45
  4. 4Parkway · Chelmsford City Centre20:45
  5. 5Army & Navy · Chelmsford20:45
  6. 6Fox & Raven · Chelmer Village20:45
  7. 7Goddard Way · Chelmer Village20:45
  8. 8Pollard's Green · Chelmer Village20:45

Frequently asked questions about the X71

What time is the first and last X71 bus?
The first X71 of the day departs at 05:18 and the last one departs at 22:41. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the X71 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The X71 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
Where does the X71 bus go?
The X71 runs between Chelmsford Bus Station and Colchester Osborne Street, via Hatfield Peverel and Marks Tey. The full list of stops in each direction is shown above.
Who operates the X71 bus?
The X71 is operated by First Essex. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.