Bus - 42A

42A Line

Bishops Stortford, Interchange - Chelmsford, Bus Stn

First Essex

First Essex 42A Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 42A bus (Chelmsford City Centre) has 70 stops departing from Interchange, Bishops Stortford and ending at Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre.

42A bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: It departs once a day at 07:16. Operating days this week: weekdays.

Choose any of the 42A bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Chelmsford City Centre (70 stops)

  • Interchange, Bishops Stortford

  • Riverside, Bishops Stortford

  • Hillside, Hockerill

  • Anglo European College, Hockerill

  • Stortford Hall Park, Hockerill

  • The Nags Head Ph, Hockerill

  • Raynham Road, Hockerill

  • Birchwood High School, Parsonage Estate

  • Shortcroft, Parsonage Estate

  • Birchanger Green Services, Parsonage Estate

  • Coach Station, Stansted Airport

  • Coopers Villas, Takeley

  • Garnetts, Takeley

  • Chestnut Way, Takeley

  • The Four Ashes, Takeley

  • Dunmow Road, Takeley

  • Canfield Road, Takeley

  • Hubberd Road, Takeley

  • Priors Green School, Takeley

  • Bennet Canfield, Takeley

  • Clarendon Road, Takeley

  • Warwick Road, Takeley

  • The Lion & Lamb, Takeley

  • Little Canfield Hall, Canfield End

  • Woodside Way, Great Dunmow

  • Staggs Farm, Great Dunmow

  • The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow

  • Stortford Road, Great Dunmow

  • High Street, Great Dunmow

  • Station Road, Great Dunmow

  • Gatehouse Villas, Great Dunmow

  • Oak Industrial Estate, Great Dunmow

  • High Easter Road, Barnston

  • Church School, Barnston

  • Onslow Green, North End

  • Black Chapel Lane, North End

  • Sandon Hill, Ford End

  • Back Lane, Ford End

  • School, Ford End

  • Apple Tree Corner, Ford End

  • Warners Farm, Great Waltham

  • The Green Man, Great Waltham

  • Parsonage Lane, Great Waltham

  • Penden Corner, Great Waltham

  • Crowbush House, Great Waltham

  • Memorial, Great Waltham

  • The Windmill, Great Waltham

  • Lark's Lane, Little Waltham

  • Ash Tree Corner, Little Waltham

  • Woodhouse Lane, Broomfield

  • Croxton's Mill, Broomfield

  • Searle Crescent, Broomfield

  • Ambulance Hq, Broomfield

  • Hospital, Broomfield

  • Ambulance Hq, Broomfield

  • Court Road, Broomfield

  • Butlers Farm, Broomfield

  • Jubilee Avenue, Broomfield

  • Church Green, Broomfield

  • New Road, Broomfield

  • The Angel, Broomfield

  • Post Office Road, Broomfield

  • Erick Avenue, Broomfield

  • Skerry Rise, Chelmsford

  • Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford

  • The Drive, Chelmsford

  • Kings Road, Chelmsford

  • Keene Home, Chelmsford

  • The Ship, Chelmsford City Centre

  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre

42A FAQ

  • What time does the 42A bus start operating?

    Services on the 42A bus start at 07:16 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42A bus stop working?

    Services on the 42A bus stop at 07:16 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42A bus arrive?

    When does the Bishops Stortford, Interchange - Chelmsford, Bus Stn bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Bishops Stortford, Interchange - Chelmsford, Bus Stn bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the First Essex 42A bus line run on Early May Bank Holiday?

    The 42A bus's operating hours on Early May Bank Holiday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 42A bus stop near me?

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First Essex 42A bus Route Map - Chelmsford City Centre

PDF Version: 42A timetable, stops and map

42A Bus Schedule

42A bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 07:16

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon07:16Single departure
Tue07:16Single departure
Wed07:16Single departure
Thu07:16Single departure
Fri07:16Single departure
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
Sun08:49-18:30108-120
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42A line bus fare

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42A (First Essex)

The first stop of the 42A bus route is Interchange, Bishops Stortford and the last stop is Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre. 42A (Chelmsford City Centre) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 42A has 70 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 69 minutes.

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