Bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch (Essex)
2 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 11:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birch (Essex) as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Layer-de-la-Haye, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | First Essex | ~15 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 11:18 | 11:18 | The Folly (adj) | School Lane (opp) | Great Wigborough & Layer Breton |
| 903 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 07:29 | Malting Green Rd (opp) | School Lane (opp) | Layer Breton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Layer-de-la-Haye 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 85 bus or 903 bus timetable.
Fares from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch
- £2.50 adult single on the 85 (First Essex)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 903 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch?
2 routes run directly from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch: the 85 (First Essex), the 903 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 85, once each weekday — board at The Folly (adj) and get off at School Lane (opp), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch?
Around 15 minutes on the 85, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Great Wigborough, Layer Breton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 11:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch?
Adult singles from Layer-de-la-Haye to Birch: £2.50 on the 85 (First Essex); £5.00 on the 903 (Central Connect). The 903 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.