Easter Travel Information in Essex

Get ready for Easter in Essex

We’re here to help plan your Easter travels. From markets and local events to egg hunts and shopping, there’s so much to see and do in Essex over Easter. Use the guide below to plan your journeys. 

Our Easter timetables at a glance

Up to Thursday 2 AprilRegular service
Friday 3 April (Good Friday) Sunday service, except Airlink X30 which will run to a Saturday service
Saturday 4 April Saturday service
Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday) Sunday service
Monday 6 April (Easter Monday) Sunday service
From Tuesday 7 April Regular service resumes

For full details, visit our timetable page.

Customer service opening hours

If you need help over the Easter bank holiday weekend, our friendly customer service team are working different hours.

Up to Thursday 4 April Open as usual - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
From Friday 3 to Monday 6 AprilClosed
From Tuesday 7 April Open as usual - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

We recommend downloading the First Bus App or checking our service updates page.

Concession pass usage

Concessionary bus passes will still be available to use as normal, including free travel after 9:00am Mon–Fri and anytime at weekends and bank holidays.

Up to Thursday 4 April Concessions as usual
From Friday 3 to Monday 6 April Free travel anytime
From Tuesday 7 April Concessions as usual

Easter fun in Essex

Essex is packed with things to see and do this Easter, let us handle the driving.

EGG-citing daytime activities at Colchester Zoological Society

This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages! 

Oi! It's the Easter Holidays!

This Easter school holidays at Museum of Chelmsford, we're getting inspired by the "Oi Dinosaur" book by Kes Gray.

Robin Hood - The Greatest Easter Pantomime Adventure

Enjoy this brand new laugh-out-loud, egg-stravagant Easter adventure for the whole family at Palace Theatre, Southend.

Plan your journey below or buy tickets in advance on the First Bus App.