12 Wickford to Billericay via Crays Hill, Great Burstead

Operated by NIBSbuses. First bus 06:20, last bus 18:39. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Billericay from The Swans (o/s): 06:20, 07:25, 08:30

Next towards Wickford from Arlington Way (E-bound): 06:51, 07:57, 09:05

Wanted a different 12? 67 other bus routes are numbered 12 elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Runs towards Billericay · Monday to Friday · 12 journeys
Stop 06:2007:2508:3009:3510:3511:3512:3513:4014:4515:5017:0018:10
The Swans (o/s) 06:2007:2508:3009:3510:3511:3512:3513:4014:4515:5017:0018:10
Halls Corner (W-bound) 06:2207:2708:3209:3710:3711:3712:3713:4214:4715:5317:0318:12
The Shepherd & Dog (o/s) 06:2707:3208:3709:4210:4211:4212:4213:4714:5215:5817:0818:17
The Kings Head (o/s) 06:3307:3808:4309:4810:4811:4812:4813:5314:5816:0417:1418:23
Railway Station (Stand A) 06:4207:4708:5209:5610:5611:5612:5614:0115:0616:1317:2318:31
Queens Park Roundabout (NW-bound) 06:4507:5108:5609:5910:5911:5912:5914:0415:0916:1717:2718:34
co-operative (o/s) 06:4607:5208:5710:0011:0012:0013:0014:0515:1016:1817:2818:35
Arlington Way (E-bound) 06:5007:5609:0110:0411:0412:0413:0414:0915:1416:2217:3218:39

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with NIBSbuses whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 12

NIBSbuses publishes season tickets on this route for adults.

Basildon All Day

Ticket types come from NIBSbuses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with NIBSbuses.

Route map

All stops on route 12

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Essex County Council).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0006113/84 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 12 bus?

The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 12 bus?

The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:39. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 12 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). NIBSbuses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 12 bus?

The 12 is operated by NIBSbuses.

Timetable data from NIBSbuses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). NIBSbuses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 17 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0006113/84. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.