Service changes - 30th August 2026
All areas
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Effective30/08/2026 - 31/12/2026
We're making some changes to services in Essex to better align with local school movements, along with a change of operator on two routes.
How To Travel on Your Service
A quick guide to all changes on your routes – timetable adjustments and an operator transfer.
| If you currently travel on Service | What's changing? | Classification |
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21S |
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 |
|
27 |
The 14:30 departure from Canvey on weekdays has revised timings. All other departure times remain unchanged. |
Revised timetable |
|
200 |
Timetable revised to better align with local school movements. Most weekday departure times will change. Service frequency remains unchanged, and the Saturday service is unaffected. |
Revised timetable |
|
88/88A |
This service will transfer to Central Connect. There are no timetable changes, but First Bus will no longer operate this service. |
Change of operator |
|
4 |
This service will transfer to Central Connect. There are no timetable changes, but First Bus will no longer operate this service. |
Change of operator |
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