🚌 Bus from Wickford to Southend-on-Sea
3 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 19:53 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | First Essex | ~35 min | 87 | 05:31 | 19:53 | The Swans (o/s) |
| 625 | First Essex | ~37 min | 1 | 07:23 | 07:23 | Castledon Road (adj) |
| 825 | First Essex | ~35 min | 1 | 07:11 | 07:11 | The Swans (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wickford 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 Wickford to Southend-on-Sea?
3 routes run directly from Wickford to Southend-on-Sea: the 25 (First Essex), the 625 (First Essex), the 825 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Wickford to Southend-on-Sea?
Around 35 minutes on the 25, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wickford to Southend-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 25) leaves around 05:31 and the last around 19:53. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wickford to Southend-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.