481 West Horndon to Hutton via Ingrave, Brentwood
Operated by NIBSbuses. First bus 07:46, last bus 15:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £6.00 to £6.60 — more.
Wanted a different 481? 6 other bus routes are numbered 481 elsewhere in the UK — see every 481 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Railway Station (opp) | 07:46 |
| Clavering Gardens (adj) | 07:49 |
| The Green Man (opp) | 07:58 |
| School (o/s) | 08:00 |
| Church (o/s) | 08:02 |
| St Martins School (o/s) | 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 481
Adult single £6.00 to £6.60 · Child single £4.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £6.00 | Herongate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £6.00 | £6.00 | Ingrave | |
| £6.60 | £6.00 | £6.00 | St Martins School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is West Horndon.
NIBSbuses Limited's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with NIBSbuses before you travel.
Tickets on the 481
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 Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December 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 481
481 towards Hutton
All 16 stops
- Railway Station (opp) West Horndon
- Clavering Gardens (adj) West Horndon
- Dunton Hills Farm (opp) West Horndon
- Halfway House (adj) East Horndon
- Thorndon Country Park (o/s) Herongate
- The Green Man (opp) Herongate
- Thorndon Approach (adj) Ingrave
- School (o/s) Ingrave
- Church (o/s) Ingrave
- Thorndon Park Gates (o/s) Ingrave
- Common Road (opp) Ingrave
- Hornbeam Close (opp) Brentwood
- Brocksparkwood (adj) Hutton
- Bracken Bank (o/s) Hutton
- Sylvia Avenue (opp) Hutton
- St Martins School (o/s) Hutton
481 towards West Horndon
All 15 stops
- St Martins School (adj) Hutton
- Sylvia Avenue (adj) Hutton
- Bracken Bank (opp) Hutton
- Brocksparkwood (opp) Hutton
- Hornbeam Close (adj) Brentwood
- Thorndon Park Gates (opp) Ingrave
- Church (opp) Ingrave
- School (opp) Ingrave
- Thorndon Approach (opp) Ingrave
- Herongate Church (SE-bound) Herongate
- Thorndon Country Park (opp) Herongate
- Halfway House (opp) East Horndon
- Dunton Hills Farm (o/s) West Horndon
- Clavering Gardens (opp) West Horndon
- Railway Station (o/s) West Horndon
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 January 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 December 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 December 2016 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0006113/37 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 481 bus?
The first 481 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:46 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 481 bus?
The last 481 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 481 bus cost?
NIBSbuses' published fares on the 481: adult single £6.00 to £6.60, child single £4.10. 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 481 bus?
The 481 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 PF0006113/37. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.