5 Clacton ↔ Pier Avenue

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:43, last bus 18:20. 32 journeys on weekdays.

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

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

5 towards Pier Avenue — Monday to Friday (32 journeys)
Pier Avenue (Stand C) ································
Flatford Drive (adj) 07:4308:1808:5309:0209:2309:5310:0210:2310:5310:5711:2311:5311:5712:2312:5312:5713:2313:5313:5714:2314:5314:5715:2515:5716:0016:3316:5717:0317:3318:0218:0318:32
Dedham Avenue (opp) 07:4508:2008:5509:0409:2509:5510:0410:2510:5510:5911:2511:5511:5912:2512:5512:5913:2513:5513:5914:2514:5514:5915:2715:5916:0216:3516:5917:0517:3518:0418:0518:34
Pier Avenue (Stand C) 07:5608:0508:4008:5009:1009:4009:5010:1010:4010:4511:1011:4011:4512:1012:4012:4513:1013:4013:4514:1014:4014:4515:1015:4515:4716:2016:4516:5017:2017:5017:5018:20

Route map

All stops on route 5

Service history & registered changes

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Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 5 bus?

The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 5 bus?

The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 5 bus cost?

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

Who runs the 5 bus?

The 5 is operated by Central Connect.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.