Bus from Lexden to Halstead (Essex)

4 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).

Next buses to Halstead (Essex) as of 09:51

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lexden, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
88 Central Connect ~39 min 14 Sat 7 · no Sunday buses 06:50 18:57 Halstead Road Corner (opp) High Street (SW-bound) Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne
89 Central Connect ~39 min 11 weekdays only 07:41 19:50 Halstead Road Corner (opp) High Street (SW-bound) Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne
89A Central Connect ~39 min 5 Saturdays only 10:41 18:41 Halstead Road Corner (opp) High Street (SW-bound) Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne
88A Central Connect ~33 min 2 Sat 1 · Sun 8 20:50 22:50 Halstead Road Corner (opp) High Street (SW-bound) Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne

Times are for the first boarding point in Lexden 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 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus or 88A bus timetable.

Fares from Lexden to Halstead

  • £3.00 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Lexden to Halstead?

4 routes run directly from Lexden to Halstead: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 14 times each weekday — board at Halstead Road Corner (opp) and get off at High Street (SW-bound), about 39 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Lexden to Halstead?

Around 39 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Lexden to Halstead?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Lexden to Halstead?

Adult singles from Lexden to Halstead: £3.00 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect). 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.

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