FIRST
A13 Re-open Confirmation
We have received official confirmation from First that the A13 has reopened and services 21,22 and 28 have resumed normal service.
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ARRIVA
Service 9 - 4th Aug 2026 onwards
A revised diversion is now in place on route 9. We will divert from Ness Road via Towerfield Road & Elm Road in both directions
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c2c
Canvey Card
The Canvey Cards are a cost-effective way of travelling between Southend and Canvey Island, and include unlimited travel on rail services between Benfleet and Shoeburyness and on First Essex bus services across Canvey Island. Canvey Cards are only available as a weekly season ticket for 7 days. If you have a 16-17 saver Railcard, you can use it for a discount on Canvey Card.
https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/help_centre/tickets/what-is-a-canvey-card/
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STEPHENSON'S
Service 63
As from 27th July, Stephenson’s will take over the operation from First Bus of the Essex County Council subsidised service 63 service Great Wakering – Rayleigh.
The timetable and days of operation have changed.
The service will now run Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Please see the details using the link below:-
https://stephensonsofessex.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2026/07/63-07-26-1.pdf
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ARRIVA
Summer Holiday Bus Timetable
From Monday 27th July to Friday 28th August all Arriva services in Essex will be operating Monday to Friday non-school day timetables, for times please refer to our website timetables or the timetable at the bus stop.
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ARRIVA
Service 7 - Evening Timetable Change as from 26.07.26
7 - Great Wakering to Rayleigh | Arriva UK Bus
When using the link above you will need to click view the timetable to see the forthcoming changes. But please make sure you change the date you wish to travel. At present the timetable automatically defaults to the current day of travel. For example if you wish to view the timetable say for 27th July 2026 you will need to change the default day to 27th July 2026. You will also have to select the direction of travel i.e. to Shoeburyness / Great Wakering or Rayleigh.
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Ensign Bus
Open Top route 99
Buses will operate every 30 minutes between Leigh-on-Sea - Southend Seafront - Sheoburyness
• Daily Sat 23rd May until Sun 31st May
• Daily Sat 18th July until Sun 6th September
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Department for Transport
2027 Capped Bus Fare
The government announcement relating to the new £2 capped bus fare replacing the existing £3 capped bus fare from 1st Janaury 2027 until 31st December 2027.
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