Bus from Frating to Elmstead Market
4 direct routes · 4–9 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Elmstead Market as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Frating, 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 | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 06:56 | 22:13 | Haggars Lane (opp) | Chapel Ln (opp) | Frating Hill |
| 77 | Central Connect | ~4 min | 4 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 17:06 | Haggars Lane (opp) | Chapel Ln (opp) | 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 | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Chapel Lane (opp) | Chapel Ln (adj) | Hare Green |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Haggars Lane (opp) | Chapel Ln (opp) | Frating Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Frating 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 Frating to Elmstead Market
- £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 Frating to Elmstead Market?
4 routes run directly from Frating to Elmstead Market: the 76 (Central Connect), the 77 (Central Connect), the C4 (Stephensons of Essex), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 76, 17 times each weekday — board at Haggars Lane (opp) and get off at Chapel Ln (opp), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Frating to Elmstead Market?
Between 4 minutes on the 76 and 9 on the C4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Frating Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Frating to Elmstead Market?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Frating to Elmstead Market?
Adult singles from Frating to Elmstead Market: £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.