Get on board and Discover Essex for less with First Bus!

Want to make your bus ride more affordable and enjoyable? From exciting events and activities, shows and gigs, new cafes and restaurants to try and attractions for a fun filled day - there's something for everyone when you discover Essex with First Bus. 

  • Travel for just £3 - From 1st January, the Government's single fare scheme lets you travel one-way for just £3, including on our airport services. 
  • Exploring all day? - Our All Essex Adult Day Ticket is just £10.50 on the First Bus App - valid for unlimited travel all day! (Excludes airport services & school services)
  • Pay like a pro with TAP & CAP - Simply tap your bank card or smartphone when you get on and when you get off and you will never pay more than a day or weekly ticket.
  • Under 5s go FREE - Up to two under 5s go free with an accompanying adult, so the whole family can catch the bus with First Bus!

Download the First Bus App for helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.

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Events in Essex 

What’s on?

When?

Info & Tickets

Bus route info

Colchester Zoo

15th – 23rd February 2025

Click here 

Service 75 stops right outside the zoo

Southend Museums – The Drag Show

Until 13/07/2025

Click here 

All services to Southend

Southend Museums -

The Romans: Settling in Southend

until  23/03/2025

Click here 

All services to Southend

Chelmsford Riverside Leisure Centre

Monday 17 to Friday 21 February

Click here

Catch service 47, C8 or C11 to get you there.

Towngate Theatre

Throughout the year

Click here 

All services to Basildon Bus station

Colchester Castle – Explore the unexplained

1st Feb 2025

Click here

service X20 or 23.59 service S1 from Queen Street towards Wivenhoe.

County Hotel Valentine’s Day

14th Feb 2025

Click here

All services to Chelmsford Bus station

Colchester Castle – Murder Mystery Night

8TH March 2025

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All Colchester services to High street

 


Download our FREE First Bus App to make your journey more convenient

Have everything you need to travel at your fingertips!

  • Plan your journey
  • Buy your tickets on the app
  • Track the bus to your stop
  • See live seat availability on your bus before it arrives at your stop!

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