Bus from Elmstead Market to Frating
4 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 07:39, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Frating as of 10:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elmstead Market, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Central Connect | ~4 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 08:06 | 23:13 | Chapel Ln (adj) | Haggars Lane (adj) | Frating Hill |
| 77 | Central Connect | ~4 min | 4 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 11:43 | 18:17 | Chapel Ln (adj) | Haggars Lane (adj) | Frating Hill |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · C4, 721
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | Stephensons of Essex | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Chapel Ln (adj) | Chapel Lane (opp) | Hare Green |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Chapel Ln (adj) | Haggars Lane (adj) | Frating Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elmstead Market 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 76 bus, 77 bus, C4 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Elmstead Market to Frating
- £1.50 adult single on the 76 (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 77 (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (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 Elmstead Market to Frating?
4 routes run directly from Elmstead Market to Frating: the 76 (Central Connect), the 77 (Central Connect), the C4 (Stephensons of Essex), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 76, 16 times each weekday — board at Chapel Ln (adj) and get off at Haggars Lane (adj), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elmstead Market to Frating?
Around 4 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Frating Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Elmstead Market to Frating?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:39 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elmstead Market to Frating?
Adult singles from Elmstead Market to Frating: £1.50 on the 76 (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 77 (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 721 (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.