🚌 Bus from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea
3 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 14:57 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~42 min | 146 | 04:00 | 14:57 | Bus Station (Stand P) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~41 min | 1 | 07:19 | 07:19 | The Shepherd & Dog (opp) |
| 825 | First Essex | ~61 min | 1 | 06:45 | 06:45 | Bus Station (Stand Q) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Basildon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?
3 routes run directly from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex), the 825 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?
Around 42 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 28) leaves around 04:00 and the last around 14:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.