Bus from Southchurch to Prittlewell
8 direct routes · 8–32 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Prittlewell as of 10:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southchurch, 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 | ~20 min | 41 | Sat 36 · Sun 20 | 06:20 | 22:06 | The Castle (opp) | Blue Boar (o/s) | — |
| 7 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~22 min | 27 | Sat 15 · Sun 24 | 06:21 | 21:13 | Kensington Road (SW-bound) | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) | — |
| 29 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~19 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 8 | 06:37 | 21:11 | Welfares (o/s) | Blue Boar (o/s) | — |
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:27 | 17:42 | Kensington Road (SW-bound) | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) | — |
| 26 | First Essex | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 13:57 | Southchurch Avenue cnr (adj) | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) | — |
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 | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Southend High for Girls (Stop B) | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) | — |
| 817 | Stephensons of Essex | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Poynings Avenue (adj) | Southbourne Grove (W-bound) | — |
| 513 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:49 | 15:49 | Southchurch Avenue cnr (adj) | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southchurch 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 Southchurch to Prittlewell
- £2.70 adult single on the 9 and 29 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £3.80 adult single on the 7 and 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 adult single on the 26 (First Essex)
- £3.10 adult single, £5.90 return on the 504 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £3.20 adult single, £5.90 return on the 513 (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 Southchurch to Prittlewell?
8 routes run directly from Southchurch to Prittlewell: 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, 41 times each weekday — board at The Castle (opp) and get off at Blue Boar (o/s), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southchurch to Prittlewell?
Between 8 minutes on the 513 and 32 on the 817, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southchurch to Prittlewell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southchurch to Prittlewell?
Adult singles from Southchurch to Prittlewell: £2.70 on the 9 and 29 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £3.80 on the 7 and 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 26 (First Essex); £3.10 on the 504 (Stephensons of Essex); £3.20 on the 513 (Stephensons of Essex). The 7 and the 8 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.