🚌 Bus from Canvey to Southend-on-Sea
4 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 19:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~44 min | 23 | 05:55 | 19:45 | Leigh Beck (W-bound) |
| 21 | First Essex | ~52 min | 7 | 08:40 | 14:50 | Creek Road (opp) |
| 21S | First Essex | ~62 min | 2 | 06:35 | 06:55 | School (o/s) |
| 827 | First Essex | ~64 min | 1 | 06:50 | 06:50 | Leigh Beck (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canvey 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 Canvey to Southend-on-Sea?
4 routes run directly from Canvey to Southend-on-Sea: the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 21 (First Essex), the 21S (First Essex), the 827 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Canvey to Southend-on-Sea?
Around 44 minutes on the 1X, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canvey to Southend-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1X) leaves around 05:55 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canvey to Southend-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.