Bus from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea
9 direct routes · 6–20 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 22:50 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Leigh-on-Sea as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Westcliff-on-Sea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~16 min | 115 | Sat 90 · Sun 49 | 24 hours | Westcliff Plough (Stop B) | Thames Drive (adj) | — | |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~16 min | 70 | Sat 53 · Sun 23 | 04:59 | 22:50 | Westcliff Plough (Stop B) | Thames Drive (adj) | — |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~18 min | 21 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:26 | 18:42 | Palmeira Arches (opp) | Thames Drive (adj) | — |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~12 min | 12 | Saturdays only | 07:23 | 18:23 | Westcliff Plough (Stop B) | Thames Drive (adj) | — |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~12 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 07:53 | 17:53 | Westcliff Plough (Stop B) | Thames Drive (adj) | — |
| 17 | Stephensons of Essex | ~13 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:43 | 17:49 | Holland Road (adj) | Belton Way East (adj) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 815, 816, 817
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | Stephensons of Essex | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | St Bernards High School (o/s) | Westcliff High Schools (Stop C) | — |
| 816 | Stephensons of Essex | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | St Bernards High School (o/s) | Westcliff High Schools (Stop C) | — |
| 817 | Stephensons of Essex | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Westcliff Plough (Stop B) | St Thomas Moore School (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Westcliff-on-Sea 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 28 bus, 1 bus, 1X bus, X2 bus, X1 bus, 17 bus, 815 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Fares from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea
- £3.00 adult single on the 28 (First Essex) and the 17 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £3.80 adult single on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea?
9 routes run directly from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus), the 17 (Stephensons of Essex), the 815 (Stephensons of Essex), the 816 (Stephensons of Essex), the 817 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 28, 115 times each weekday — board at Westcliff Plough (Stop B) and get off at Thames Drive (adj), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea?
Between 6 minutes on the 817 and 20 on the 815, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 22:50 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea?
Adult singles from Westcliff-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea: £3.00 on the 28 (First Essex) and the 17 (Stephensons of Essex); £3.80 on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex). The 1 and the 1X 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.