Bus from Brightlingsea to Jaywick
1 direct route · about 33 min · first bus 07:19, last bus 21:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Jaywick as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brightlingsea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Central Connect | ~33 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 21:19 | Colne School (opp) | Three Jays Post Office (opp) | Thorrington, Great Bentley, Aingers Green & St Osyth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brightlingsea 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 78 bus timetable.
Fares from Brightlingsea to Jaywick
- £3.00 adult single on the 78 (Central Connect)
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 Brightlingsea to Jaywick?
The 78 (Central Connect) runs directly from Brightlingsea to Jaywick. Board at Colne School (opp) and get off at Three Jays Post Office (opp); the journey takes about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brightlingsea to Jaywick?
Around 33 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thorrington, Great Bentley, Aingers Green, St Osyth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brightlingsea to Jaywick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:19 and the last around 21:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brightlingsea to Jaywick?
An adult single from Brightlingsea to Jaywick is £3.00 on the 78 (Central Connect), from Colne School (opp) to Three Jays Post Office (opp). 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.