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4/4A Southend - Shoeburyness

Travel Alerts

Service Disruptions - 23/05/2025

Last updated at 09:15 - 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.


FOR PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>

Read more of Service Disruptions - 23/05/2025

>>> 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.

The NEW timetables are available to download/print here ↓

Read more of >>> Service Changes from 1st June 2025

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.

Read more of First Essex | May Bank Holiday 2025
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