Bus from Chalkwell (Southend-on-Sea) to Westcliff-on-Sea
9 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 00:12 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Westcliff-on-Sea as of 10:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chalkwell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~5 min | 109 | Sat 90 · Sun 46 | 24 hours | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — | |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~5 min | 71 | Sat 56 · Sun 23 | 06:06 | 00:12 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~6 min | 23 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 20:33 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Palmeira Arches (o/s) | — |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~4 min | 13 | Saturdays only | 09:11 | 21:06 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~4 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 09:41 | 19:36 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| 17 | Stephensons of Essex | ~7 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 18:20 | First Avenue (adj) | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 815, 816, 817
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | — |
| 816 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Chalkwell Park (opp) | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | — |
| 817 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Westcliff Library (o/s) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus, 1 bus, 1X bus, X2 bus, X1 bus, 17 bus, 815 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Fares from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea
- £2.50 adult single on the 28 (First Essex)
- £2.00 adult single on the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.70 adult single on the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £3.00 adult single on the 17 (Stephensons of 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 Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea?
9 routes run directly from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus), the 17 (Stephensons of Essex), the 815 (Stephensons of Essex), the 816 (Stephensons of Essex), the 817 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 28, 109 times each weekday — board at Chalkwell Park (opp) and get off at Westcliff Plough (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Around 5 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 00:12 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Adult singles from Chalkwell to Westcliff-on-Sea: £2.50 on the 28 (First Essex); £2.00 on the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.70 on the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex); £3.00 on the 17 (Stephensons of 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.