Bus from Lexden to Shrub End
2 direct routes · 8–43 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 15:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shrub End as of 10:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lexden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 5 | weekdays only | 05:12 | 07:22 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | The Huntsman (opp) | — |
| 85 | First Essex | ~43 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) | Copford, Birch, Layer Breton, Great Wigborough & Layer-de-la-Haye |
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 15 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Lexden to Shrub End
- £3.00 adult single on the 85 (First 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 Lexden to Shrub End?
2 routes run directly from Lexden to Shrub End: the 15 (Stephensons of Essex), the 85 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 15, 5 times each weekday — board at Halstead Road Corner (opp) and get off at The Huntsman (opp), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lexden to Shrub End?
Between 8 minutes on the 15 and 43 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lexden to Shrub End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 15:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lexden to Shrub End?
An adult single from Lexden to Shrub End is £3.00 on the 85 (First Essex), from Halstead Road Corner (opp) to Kingsford Cross Roads (N-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.