Service X20 | A120, Junctions B1053 to A131/B1256 | Road closure

15th Jul 2024North Essex

Location

A120, Junctions B1053 to A131/B1256
Cause

Roadworks
Responsibility

Essex County Council
Effective

15/07/2024 - 23/07/2024

The A120 junctions B1053 and A131/B1256 will be closed from Monday 15th July - Tuesday 23rd July 2024.

Due to the location of the roadworks the X20 service will be placed on diversion:

Towards Stansted

The X20 service will divert, after serving Rue De Jeunes bus stop, via Pierrefitte Way, Rayne Road and the B1256 before returning to normal line of route at Oak Industrial Estate bus stop.

Towards Braintree

The X20 service will divert, after serving Oak Industrial Estate bus stop, via the B1256, Rayne Road and Pierrefitte Way before returning to normal line of route at Rue De Jeunes bus stop.

The following bus stops will not be served, in both directions, whilst service is placed on diversion:

Courtauld Place
Marshalls Road
Tortoiseshell Way
Acorn Avenue
Clare Road

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Service Disruptions - 23/05/2025

Last updated at 14:00 - Notifications listed oldest to newest >>>

~~300 & 561 - Stock Road, Galleywood~~

~~Temporary traffic lights are currently blocking access to bus stop(s) The Eagle (in both directions). Likely delays to services +5mins.~~

~~No temporary stop(s) have been installed. The following bus stop(s) will be the nearest boarding/alighting points:~~

~~The Running Mare~~
~~Galleywood Common~~

~~Works are expected to be completed today (23rd May) - by end of day.~~

20, 25, 625, 725, 825 & X30 - Crown Hill, Rayleigh EMERGENCY roadworks

Temporary traffic lights have been installed on Crown Hill, Rayleigh. Traffic levels likely to increase, in and around the area, which will cause delays to services. To reduce disruption to service - it may become necessary to divert services away from the area via the A1245 and A127.

Works are expected to be completed by 3rd June - by end of day.

~~300 & 561 - Stock Road, Galleywood~~

~~Temporary traffic lights are currently blocking access to o/s The Eagle bus stop (towards Chelmsford). Likely delays to services 5-10mins.~~

~~Towards Chelmsford: a temporary bus stop has been installed 100m of north of o/s The Eagle bus stop.~~
~~Towards Basildon: Normal pick-up/drop-off.~~

~~Works are expected to be completed today (23rd May) - by end of day.~~

*UPDATED* 300 & 561 - Stock Road, Galleywood - Works have been completed - Normal service resumed.

FOR PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>

>>> Service Changes from 1st June 2025

Last updated 21/05/2025 - Information added about minor change(s) to 407 and 417 services.

We are making minor changes to the Essex bus network from Sunday 1st June 2025.

Key details:

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. This service is operated under contract to Essex County Council. Essex County Council has approved the timetable changes.
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 overall number of journeys provided remains unchanged, with some minor timing changes to the timetable to accommodate the re-routing. The change in route provides a weekly/24hr service to Stansted Airport, Great Dunmow, Braintree and Colchester. 45 minute journeys between Braintree and Stansted Airport. 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.

Service:

Journey:

What's changing?

Highwoods to Horkesley Heath

Minor timetable changes to evening and Sunday journeys to improve the punctuality of the 2A service.

This service is operated under contract to Essex County Council.
Essex County Council has approved the timetable changes.

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 overall number of journeys provided remains unchanged, with some minor timing changes to the timetable to accommodate the re-routing.
The change in route provides a weekly/24hr service to Stansted Airport, Great Dunmow, Braintree and Colchester.
45 minute journeys between Braintree and Stansted Airport.

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 ↓

First Essex | May Bank Holiday 2025

A Sunday service will operate, across our Essex network, on the May Bank Holiday and Spring Bank Holiday.

Monday 5th May 2025 (Early May Bank Holiday)	Sunday Service
Monday 26th May 2025 (Spring Bank Holiday)	Sunday Service

Please plan ahead and refer to our Sunday timetables: Route maps | First Bus

Or view live bus times, plan your journey, and get service updates in real time on the First Bus app.