Bus from Shrub End to Birch (Essex)
5 direct routes · 8–17 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 20:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birch (Essex) as of 05:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shrub End, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | First Essex | ~9 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 20:07 | The Huntsman (opp) | Lower Rd (adj) | Heckfordbridge |
| 92 | Central Connect | ~8 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 17:31 | The Huntsman (opp) | School Lane (adj) | Heckfordbridge |
| 75 | First Essex | ~8 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 16:05 | 19:18 | The Huntsman (opp) | Lower Rd (adj) | Heckfordbridge |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 79, 85
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | First Essex | ~8 min | 2 | Fridays only | 11:19 | 15:11 | The Huntsman (opp) | Lower Rd (adj) | Heckfordbridge |
| 85 | First Essex | ~17 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 11:16 | 11:16 | Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) | School Lane (opp) | Layer-de-la-Haye, Great Wigborough & Layer Breton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shrub End 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 375 bus, 92 bus, 75 bus, 79 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Shrub End to Birch
- £3.00 adult single on the 375, 75 and 79 (First Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 92 (Central Connect) and 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 Shrub End to Birch?
5 routes run directly from Shrub End to Birch: the 375 (First Essex), the 92 (Central Connect), the 75 (First Essex), the 79 (First Essex), the 85 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 375, 13 times each weekday — board at The Huntsman (opp) and get off at Lower Rd (adj), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shrub End to Birch?
Between 8 minutes on the 92 and 17 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Heckfordbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shrub End to Birch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 20:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shrub End to Birch?
Adult singles from Shrub End to Birch: £3.00 on the 375, 75 and 79 (First Essex); £2.50 on the 92 (Central Connect) and the 85 (First 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.