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Your journeys mean everything to us, but we’ve been on our own journey too. We know bus isn’t always perfect, but we’ve been listening to our communities, and making changes for the better. Find out more.
Your journeys mean everything to us, but we’ve been on our own journey too. We know bus isn’t always perfect, but we’ve been listening to our communities, and making changes for the better. Find out more.
Upgrades to bus shelters on Brentwood High Street begin on Wednesday 18th June 2025. The upgrades are expected to be completed by Wednesday 16th July 2025.
The upgrades will take place in stages - when a bus stop is temporary closed - bus services will pick-up/drop-off at an adjacent bus stop.
Continue to check Bus Shelter Upgrade Works – Brentwood High Street | Travel Essex for up-to-date information.
Updated 27/05/2025 - NEW 407 & 417 Old Harlow to Harlow Hospital timetable uploaded.
We are making minor changes to the Essex bus network from Sunday 1st June 2025.
| Service: | Journey: | What's changing? |
|---|---|---|
|
2A |
Highwoods to Horkesley Heath |
Minor timetable changes to evening and Sunday journeys to improve the punctuality of the 2A service.
|
| X20 | Colchester to Stansted Airport (via Braintree) |
The X20 service will be re-routed, between Great Dunmow and Stansted Airport, via the B1256, Little Canfield and Takely.
The maximum single fare remains at £3 until the end of 2025 (funded by HM Government). This offers great value for journeys from Colchester, Braintree and Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport. For customers travelling between Takeley and Stansted Airport - a maximum £2 single fare will apply. |
| 407/417 | Old Harlow to Harlow Hospital | The Old Harlow terminus point has been moved from Aspen Way to Old Oak Way. |
The NEW timetables are available to download/print here ↓