Bus from Cold Norton to Althorne
4 direct routes · 9–38 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 16:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Althorne as of 09:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cold Norton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Stephensons of Essex | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:58 | 15:13 | The Norton (opp) | Fords Corner (E-bound) | Fambridge |
| 6 | Fords Coaches | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays only | 14:05 | 14:05 | The Norton (opp) | Highfield Rise (opp) | Fambridge |
| D7 | Stephensons of Essex | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | The Norton (opp) | Fords Corner (E-bound) | Latchingdon, Mayland, Maylandsea & Mayland |
| 503 | Stephensons of Essex | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:54 | 16:54 | The Norton (opp) | Fords Corner (W-bound) | Latchingdon, Mayland, Maylandsea, Mayland, Steeple, Southminster & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cold Norton 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 45 bus, 6 bus, D7 bus or 503 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cold Norton to Althorne?
4 routes run directly from Cold Norton to Althorne: the 45 (Stephensons of Essex), the 6 (Fords Coaches), the D7 (Stephensons of Essex), the 503 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 45, twice each weekday — board at The Norton (opp) and get off at Fords Corner (E-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cold Norton to Althorne?
Between 9 minutes on the 45 and 38 on the 503, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Fambridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cold Norton to Althorne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 16:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cold Norton to Althorne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.