Bus from Birch (Essex) to Layer-de-la-Haye

2 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 15:41, last bus 16:06 (weekdays).

Next buses to Layer-de-la-Haye as of 05:59

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
85 First Essex ~13 min 1 Wednesdays only 15:41 15:41 School Lane (adj) Les Bois (opp) Layer Breton & Great Wigborough
903 Central Connect ~11 min 1 weekdays only 16:06 16:06 School Lane (adj) Malting Green Rd (opp) Layer Breton

Times are for the first boarding point in Birch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 85 bus or 903 bus timetable.

Fares from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye

  • £2.50 adult single on the 85 (First Essex)
  • £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 903 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap

Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye?

2 routes run directly from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye: the 85 (First Essex), the 903 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 85, once each weekday — board at School Lane (adj) and get off at Les Bois (opp), about 13 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye?

Around 13 minutes on the 85, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Layer Breton, Great Wigborough on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:41 and the last around 16:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye?

Adult singles from Birch to Layer-de-la-Haye: £2.50 on the 85 (First Essex); £5.00 on the 903 (Central Connect). The 903 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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