🚌 Bus from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon
4 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 14:37 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~56 min | 146 | 04:00 | 14:37 | Travel Centre (Stop B) |
| 25 | First Essex | ~76 min | 89 | 05:35 | 20:00 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~73 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | Highfield Gardens (Stop L) |
| 825 | First Essex | ~89 min | 1 | 15:20 | 15:20 | Travel Centre (Stop D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southend-on-Sea on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?
4 routes run directly from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon: the 28 (First Essex), the 25 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex), the 825 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?
Around 56 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 28) leaves around 04:00 and the last around 14:37. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.