Bus from Takeley to Birchanger
7 direct routes · 7–48 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 19:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birchanger as of 05:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Takeley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~7 min | 30 | Sat 26 · Sun 9 | 06:25 | 19:37 | The Four Ashes (opp) | Start Hill Garage (o/s) | Takeley Street |
| 323 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 17:25 | Canfield Road (adj) | Start Hill Garage (o/s) | Takeley Street |
| 7 | Central Connect | ~36 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 18:22 | High House (o/s) | Birchanger Corner (SW-bound) | Molehill Green, Elsenham, Henham, Elsenham & Stansted Mountfitchet |
| 324 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:20 | 18:23 | Canfield Road (adj) | Start Hill Garage (o/s) | Takeley Street |
| 7A | Central Connect | ~48 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:22 | 17:37 | High House (o/s) | Birchanger Corner (SW-bound) | Molehill Green, Elsenham, Henham, Elsenham, Stansted Mountfitchet, Bentfield Green & 1 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 509A, 322
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509A | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 15:05 | The Four Ashes (opp) | Start Hill Garage (o/s) | Takeley Street |
| 322 | Stephensons of Essex | ~7 min | 2 | Tuesdays only | 12:23 | 16:23 | Canfield Road (adj) | Start Hill Garage (o/s) | Takeley Street |
Times are for the first boarding point in Takeley 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 509 bus, 323 bus, 7 bus, 324 bus, 7A bus or 322 bus timetable.
Fares from Takeley to Birchanger
- £2.80 adult single on the 509 and 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.00 adult single, £3.00 return on the 7 and 7A (Central Connect)
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 Takeley to Birchanger?
7 routes run directly from Takeley to Birchanger: the 509 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 323 (Stephensons of Essex), the 7 (Central Connect), the 324 (Stephensons of Essex), the 7A (Central Connect), the 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 322 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 509, 30 times each weekday — board at The Four Ashes (opp) and get off at Start Hill Garage (o/s), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Takeley to Birchanger?
Between 7 minutes on the 509 and 48 on the 7A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Takeley Street on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Takeley to Birchanger?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 19:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Takeley to Birchanger?
Adult singles from Takeley to Birchanger: £2.80 on the 509 and 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.00 on the 7 and 7A (Central Connect). 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.