431 Blackmore to Shenfield via High Ongar, Doddinghurst
Operated by NIBSbuses. Registered as running via Ongar, Kelvedon Hatch, Pilgrims Hatch & Brentwood. First bus 07:36, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £6.60 — more.
Wanted a different 431? 3 other bus routes are numbered 431 elsewhere in the UK — see every 431 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:36 |
|---|---|
| Bus Terminus (E-bound) | 07:36 |
| The Green (adj) | 07:38 |
| Nine Ashes Corner (SW-bound) | 07:40 |
| Woolmonger's Ln (opp) | 07:42 |
| Bricklayers Arms (adj) | 07:45 |
| Nursery Rd (S-Bound) | 07:48 |
| Blackmore House (opp) | 07:49 |
| Mill Ln (S-bound) | 07:51 |
| Willow Close (opp) | 07:56 |
| Peartree Lane (opp) | 07:58 |
| The Barn (opp) | 08:00 |
| Priory Mead (N-bound) | 08:03 |
| Plovers Mead (adj) | 08:05 |
| Shenfield School (inside) | 08:15 |
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.
Fares on the 431
Adult single £6.60 · Child single £4.40
The same for any journey on the 431, however far you go.
NIBSbuses Limited's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 July 2026. Fares change — check with NIBSbuses before you travel.
Tickets on the 431
NIBSbuses publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Basildon All Day
Ticket types come from NIBSbuses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with NIBSbuses.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with NIBSbuses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 431
431 towards Shenfield
All 31 stops
- Bus Terminus (E-bound) Blackmore
- The Green (adj) Blackmore
- Blackmore Primary School (o/s) Blackmore
- Nine Ashes Corner (SW-bound) Blackmore
- Woolmonger's Ln (opp) High Ongar
- Bricklayers Arms (adj) Stondon Massey
- Nursery Rd (S-Bound) Hook End
- Blackmore House (opp) Hook End
- Mill Ln (S-bound) Wyatts Green
- Plovers Barron (opp) Wyatts Green
- Priory Mead (S-bound) Doddinghurst
- The Barn (o/s) Doddinghurst
- Peartree Lane (adj) Doddinghurst
- Appletree Close (adj) Doddinghurst
- Willow Close (adj) Doddinghurst
- Willow Close (opp) Doddinghurst
- Appletree Close (opp) Doddinghurst
- Peartree Lane (opp) Doddinghurst
- The Barn (opp) Doddinghurst
- Priory Mead (N-bound) Doddinghurst
- Plovers Barron (o/s) Wyatts Green
- Plovers Mead (adj) Wyatts Green
- Pettits Ln (opp) Wyatts Green
- Swallow Cross (E-bound) Wyatts Green
- Mountnessing Sch (o/s) Mountnessing
- George and Dragon (opp) Mountnessing
- Lower Road (adj) Mountnessing
- McDonalds (adj) Shenfield
- Fen Close (adj) Shenfield
- Chelmsford Road (SW-bound) Shenfield
- Shenfield School (inside) Shenfield
431 towards Blackmore
All 32 stops
- Shenfield School (inside) Shenfield
- Chelmsford Road (NE-bound) Shenfield
- Fen Close (opp) Shenfield
- McDonalds (opp) Shenfield
- Lower Road (opp) Mountnessing
- George and Dragon (o/s) Mountnessing
- Mountnessing Sch (opp) Mountnessing
- Swallow Cross (W-bound) Wyatts Green
- Pettits Ln (adj) Wyatts Green
- Plovers Mead (opp) Wyatts Green
- Plovers Barron (opp) Wyatts Green
- Priory Mead (S-bound) Doddinghurst
- The Barn (o/s) Doddinghurst
- Peartree Lane (adj) Doddinghurst
- Appletree Close (adj) Doddinghurst
- Willow Close (adj) Doddinghurst
- Willow Close (opp) Doddinghurst
- Appletree Close (opp) Doddinghurst
- Peartree Lane (opp) Doddinghurst
- The Barn (opp) Doddinghurst
- Priory Mead (N-bound) Doddinghurst
- Plovers Barron (o/s) Wyatts Green
- Mill Ln (N-bound) Wyatts Green
- Blackmore House (o/s) Hook End
- Nursery Rd (N-bound) Hook End
- Hook End Lane (adj) Hook End
- Bricklayers Arms (opp) Stondon Massey
- Woolmonger's Ln (adj) High Ongar
- Nine Ashes Corner (NE-bound) Blackmore
- The Gables (o/s) Blackmore
- Blackmore Primary School (opp) Blackmore
- The Green (opp) Blackmore
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 January 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 December 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0006113/58 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 431 bus?
The first 431 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:36 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 431 bus?
The last 431 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 431 bus cost?
NIBSbuses' published fares on the 431: adult single £6.60, child single £4.40. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so NIBSbuses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 431 bus?
The 431 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 PF0006113/58. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.