Bus from Jaywick to Brightlingsea
1 direct route · about 32 min · first bus 06:28, last bus 20:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brightlingsea as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Jaywick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Central Connect | ~32 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 20:28 | Three Jays Post Office (o/s) | Strangers Corner (SE-bound) | St Osyth, Aingers Green, Great Bentley & Thorrington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Jaywick 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 78 bus timetable.
Fares from Jaywick to Brightlingsea
- £3.00 adult single on the 78 (Central Connect)
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 Jaywick to Brightlingsea?
The 78 (Central Connect) runs directly from Jaywick to Brightlingsea. Board at Three Jays Post Office (o/s) and get off at Strangers Corner (SE-bound); the journey takes about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Jaywick to Brightlingsea?
Around 32 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at St Osyth, Aingers Green, Great Bentley, Thorrington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Jaywick to Brightlingsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:28 and the last around 20:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Jaywick to Brightlingsea?
An adult single from Jaywick to Brightlingsea is £3.00 on the 78 (Central Connect), from Three Jays Post Office (o/s) to Strangers Corner (SE-bound). 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.