Bus from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea
9 direct routes · 6–36 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 00:11 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Westcliff-on-Sea as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leigh-on-Sea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~6 min | 109 | Sat 90 · Sun 46 | 24 hours | Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — | |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~6 min | 71 | Sat 56 · Sun 23 | 06:05 | 00:11 | Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~7 min | 23 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 20:32 | Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) | Palmeira Arches (o/s) | — |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~5 min | 13 | Saturdays only | 09:10 | 21:05 | Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~5 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 09:40 | 19:35 | Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
| 17 | Stephensons of Essex | ~13 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:14 | 18:14 | Post Office | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 815, 816, 817
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | Stephensons of Essex | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Kent Elms Corner North (S-bound) | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | Hawkwell |
| 816 | Stephensons of Essex | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Kent Elms Corner North (S-bound) | Cliffs Pavilion (opp) | — |
| 817 | Stephensons of Essex | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | St Thomas Moore School (o/s) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leigh-on-Sea 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 28 bus, 1 bus, 1X bus, X2 bus, X1 bus, 17 bus, 815 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Fares from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea
- £2.50 adult single on the 28 (First Essex)
- £2.70 adult single on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £3.00 adult single on the 17 (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 Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea?
9 routes run directly from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus), the 17 (Stephensons of Essex), the 815 (Stephensons of Essex), the 816 (Stephensons of Essex), the 817 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 28, 109 times each weekday — board at Chalkwell Schools (Stop 2) and get off at Westcliff Plough (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Between 6 minutes on the 28 and 36 on the 815, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 00:11 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Adult singles from Leigh-on-Sea to Westcliff-on-Sea: £2.50 on the 28 (First Essex); £2.70 on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex); £3.00 on the 17 (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.