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Service changes - 30th August 2026
All areas
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Effective30/08/2026 - 31/12/2026
We're bringing simpler routes, more frequent buses, and new connections to get you where you need to go from 30th August 2026.
How To Travel on Your Service
A quick guide to all changes on your routes – new services, replacements, frequency updates, and timetable adjustments.
| Area | If you currently travel on Service | What's changing on 30th August? | Classification |
| Southend & Canvey |
21S Southend - Canvey Newlands |
The afternoon timetable is revised to better align with local school movements. A new 15:40 journey will run on schooldays between Southend and Canvey Newlands. All other departure times remain unchanged. |
Revised timetable |
| Canvey |
27 Canvey |
The 14:30 departure from Canvey on weekdays has revised timings. All other departure times remain unchanged. | Revised timetable |
| Essex |
200 200 |
Timetable revised to better align with local school movements. Most weekday departure times will change, although service frequency remains unchanged. Saturday service is unaffected. |
Revised timetable |
| Colchester |
88/88A Colchester (evenings & Sundays) |
This service is transferring to Central Connect. There are no timetable changes, but First Bus will no longer operate this service. | Operator change |
| Harlow |
4 Harlow (evenings) |
This service is transferring to Central Connect. There are no timetable changes, but First Bus will no longer operate this service. | Operator change |
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