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Service Changes from 26th October 2025

12th Oct 2025

First Bus East Proud to Sponsor Essex Pride 2025

9th Jun 2025

Ensigns Tap & Cap scheme expands to more Thurrock routes

7th May 2025

Free Travel on the 333 for Spectators and Participants at the 2025 Maldon Mud Race

2nd May 2025

Travel Alerts

Service Disruptions - 12/11/2025

The following services have been impacted by operational issues on 12/11/2025 - Listed from oldest to newest >>


9

Eastham Crescent, Brentwood is obstructed by roadworks from 12/11/2025 to 14/11/2025.

Due to the location of the obstruction - the 9 service will divert in both directions via Knights Way and Pondfield Lane.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Norman Crescent

20/25/X30

[Updated: 11:45] Traffic congestion is returning to normal levels - Services 20, 25 and X30 impacted by minor delays.

Severe delays in both directions on Rayleigh Road, Eastwood. Services 20, 25 and X30 impacted by severe delays.


200 

The following journeys will divert between Orsett Cock and Gateway Academy:

  • 10:00 Basildon to Grays
  • 10:15 Grays to Basildon

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Morant Road
  • Defoe Parade
  • Claudian Way
  • Seaborough Road
  • Vigerons Way
  • Aluric Close

X30

London Road, Rayleigh will be closed tonight for a bridge inspection from 12 Nov 21:00 - 13 Nov 06:00.

Due to the location of the road closure - the X30 service will divert in both directions via the A129, A127, A1245 and A129.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Rayleigh Railway Station
  • Electricity Board

20

London Road, Rayleigh will be closed tonight for a bridge inspection from 12 Nov 21:00 - 13 Nov 06:00.

Due to the location of the road closure - the 20 service will divert in both directions via Hambro Hill and Hockley Road.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Rayleigh Railway Station
  • The Travellers Joy
  • Cheapside East
  • Deepdene Avenue
  • Brooklyn Drive
  • Hullbridge Road

100

Temporary traffic lights have been installed on London Road, Thurrock. The placement of the lights is causing significant disruption to traffic in and around the area. The permit's end dates is: 21/11/2025.

To retain punctuality the 100 service is diverting between Grays Bus Station and Lakeside in both directions via A1306 and A126.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Aldi
  • Meesons Lane
  • Roseberry Road
  • Moore Avenue
  • Mill Lane
  • The Shant
  • Magnet Road
  • The Ship
  • West Thurrock Way
  • Ikea

*Passengers who are travelling, to/from a listed bus stop, are advised to use Ensign Bus: 22 & 83*


MERSEA ISLAND NOV 2025 TIDE TABLES - CLICK HERE >>

FOR PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>

Last updated at 13:30

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