Bus from Birch (Essex) to Shrub End
5 direct routes · 9–16 min · first bus 07:06, last bus 19:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shrub End as of 05:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | First Essex | ~9 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 19:33 | Lower Rd (opp) | Walnut Tree Way (opp) | Heckfordbridge |
| 92 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 7 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 16:49 | School Lane (opp) | Walnut Tree Way (opp) | Heckfordbridge |
| 75 | First Essex | ~9 min | 3 | Sat 1 · Sun 7 | 07:06 | 18:06 | Lower Rd (opp) | Walnut Tree Way (opp) | Heckfordbridge |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 79, 85
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | First Essex | ~35 min | 2 | Fridays only | 11:26 | 15:19 | Lower Rd (adj) | Walnut Tree Way (opp) | Smyths Green, Messing, Tiptree, Messing, Smyths Green & Heckfordbridge |
| 85 | First Essex | ~16 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | School Lane (adj) | Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) | Layer Breton, Great Wigborough & Layer-de-la-Haye |
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 375 bus, 92 bus, 75 bus, 79 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Birch to Shrub End
- £3.00 adult single on the 375 and 75 (First Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 92 (Central Connect) and the 85 (First Essex)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birch to Shrub End?
5 routes run directly from Birch to Shrub End: the 375 (First Essex), the 92 (Central Connect), the 75 (First Essex), the 79 (First Essex), the 85 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 375, 13 times each weekday — board at Lower Rd (opp) and get off at Walnut Tree Way (opp), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birch to Shrub End?
Between 9 minutes on the 375 and 16 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Heckfordbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birch to Shrub End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:06 and the last around 19:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birch to Shrub End?
Adult singles from Birch to Shrub End: £3.00 on the 375 and 75 (First Essex); £2.50 on the 92 (Central Connect) and the 85 (First Essex). 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.