🚌 Bus from Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea
5 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 22:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | First Essex | ~7 min | 24 | 07:26 | 22:25 | Chalkwell Park (o/s) |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~10 min | 21 | 06:29 | 18:45 | Chalkwell Shelter (adj) |
| 99OT | Ensignbus | ~10 min | 18 | 10:08 | 18:38 | Chalkwell Shelter (adj) |
| 17 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 4 | 09:46 | 17:53 | Chalkwell Shelter (adj) |
| 17a | Stephensons of Essex | ~6 min | 3 | 10:46 | 13:46 | Chalkwell Shelter (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chalkwell 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 Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea?
5 routes run directly from Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea: the 21 (First Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 99OT (Ensignbus), the 17 (Stephensons of Essex), the 17a (Stephensons of Essex).
How long does the bus take from Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea?
Around 7 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 07:26 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chalkwell to Leigh-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.