444 Barley to Saffron Walden via Elmdon, Newport
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 07:30, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different 444? 7 other bus routes are numbered 444 elsewhere in the UK — see every 444 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| St Margaret of Antioch Church (opp) | 07:30 |
| Church (near) | 07:35 |
| Fowlmere Road (near) | 07:39 |
| School (opp) | 07:45 |
| Kings Lane (adj) | 07:51 |
| Thomas Walk (opp) | 07:57 |
| Mill Lane (adj) | 08:03 |
| Sparrowsend Hill (adj) | 08:10 |
| JF Academy (o/s) | 08:20 |
| High School (opp) | 08:30 |
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.
Tickets on the 444
Stephensons of Essex publishes singles and day returns on this route for students.
Student Return · Student Single
Ticket types come from Stephensons of Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stephensons of Essex.
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 Stephensons of Essex 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 444
444 towards Saffron Walden
All 23 stops
- St Margaret of Antioch Church (opp) Barley
- Church (near) Great Chishill
- Lime Farm (opp) Great Chishill
- Fowlmere Road (near) Heydon
- School (opp) Chrishall
- Church (opp) Chrishall
- Engleric (opp) Chrishall
- Pinkeneys (opp) Chrishall
- Ickleton Road (adj) Elmdon
- Kings Lane (adj) Elmdon
- Thomas Walk (opp) Littlebury
- Mill Lane (adj) Littlebury
- The Fighting Cocks (o/s) Audley End
- Sparrowsend Hill (adj) Wendens Ambo
- The Coach & Horses (o/s) Newport
- Gaces Acre (opp) Newport
- School Lane (N-bound) Newport
- JF Academy (o/s) Newport
- The Coach & Horses (opp) Newport
- Sparrowsend Hill (opp) Wendens Ambo
- The Fighting Cocks (opp) Audley End
- Audley End Village (N-bound) Saffron Walden
- High School (opp) Saffron Walden
444 towards Barley
All 22 stops
- High School (opp) Saffron Walden
- Lower School Gate (opp) Saffron Walden
- Adams Court (opp) Saffron Walden
- The Coach & Horses (o/s) Newport
- Gaces Acre (opp) Newport
- School Lane (N-bound) Newport
- JF Academy (o/s) Newport
- The Coach & Horses (opp) Newport
- Sparrowsend Hill (opp) Wendens Ambo
- The Fighting Cocks (opp) Audley End
- Mill Lane (opp) Littlebury
- Thomas Walk (adj) Littlebury
- Kings Lane (opp) Elmdon
- Ickleton Road (opp) Elmdon
- Pinkeneys (adj) Chrishall
- Engleric (adj) Chrishall
- Church (o/s) Chrishall
- School (o/s) Chrishall
- Fowlmere Road (opp) Heydon
- Lime Farm (near) Great Chishill
- Church (opp) Great Chishill
- St Margaret of Antioch Church (adj) Barley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 444 bus?
The first 444 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 444 bus?
The last 444 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 444 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stephensons of Essex sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 444 bus?
The 444 is operated by Stephensons of Essex.
Timetable data from Stephensons of Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Stephensons of Essex last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.