Bus from Prittlewell to Southchurch
8 direct routes · 11–35 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 22:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southchurch as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Prittlewell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~17 min | 43 | Sat 39 · Sun 21 | 06:24 | 22:35 | Blue Boar (opp) | The Castle (o/s) | — |
| 7 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~23 min | 27 | Sat 17 · Sun 22 | 05:52 | 21:27 | Highfield Gardens (Stop J) | Kensington Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 29 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~18 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 8 | 07:03 | 21:18 | Blue Boar (opp) | Guildford Road (adj) | — |
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~23 min | 13 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 18:56 | Highfield Gardens (Stop J) | Kensington Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 26 | First Essex | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:59 | 14:09 | Highfield Gardens (Stop J) | Nicholson House (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, 817, 513
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | Stephensons of Essex | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Highfield Gardens (Stop J) | Southend High for Girls (Stop B) | — |
| 817 | Stephensons of Essex | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Southbourne Grove (E-bound) | Stornoway Road (adj) | — |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Highfield Gardens (Stop J) | Nicholson House (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Prittlewell 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 9 bus, 7 bus, 29 bus, 8 bus, 26 bus, 504 bus, 817 bus or 513 bus timetable.
Fares from Prittlewell to Southchurch
- £2.70 adult single on the 9, 7, 29 and 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 26 (First Essex)
- £3.10 adult single, £5.90 return on the 504 (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 Prittlewell to Southchurch?
8 routes run directly from Prittlewell to Southchurch: the 9 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 7 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 29 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 26 (First Essex), the 504 (Stephensons of Essex), the 817 (Stephensons of Essex), the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 9, 43 times each weekday — board at Blue Boar (opp) and get off at The Castle (o/s), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Prittlewell to Southchurch?
Between 11 minutes on the 513 and 35 on the 817, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Prittlewell to Southchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 22:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Prittlewell to Southchurch?
Adult singles from Prittlewell to Southchurch: £2.70 on the 9, 7, 29 and 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 26 (First Essex); £3.10 on the 504 (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.