561 Basildon to Chelmsford via Laindon, Billericay
Operated by First Essex. First bus 06:50, last bus 15:50. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £6.10 — more.
Wanted a different 561? 5 other bus routes are numbered 561 elsewhere in the UK — see every 561 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:50 | 06:55 to Chelmsford, St John |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand S) | 06:50 | 06:55 |
| Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) | 06:56 | 07:01 |
| Osier Drive (opp) | 07:05 | 07:10 |
| The Kings Head (o/s) | 07:14 | 07:19 |
| Railway Station (Stand B) | 07:25 | 07:30 |
| Queens Park Roundabout (NW-bound) | 07:29 | 07:34 |
| Mayflower School (opp) | 07:36 | 07:41 |
| War Memorial (o/s) | 07:42 | 07:47 |
| The Eagle (o/s) | 07:51 | 07:56 |
| Wood Street Tesco (opp) | 08:00 | 08:05 |
| King Edward VI School (o/s) | 08:15 | 08:20 |
| Keene Home (opp) | 08:19 | 08:24 |
| The Drive (adj) | 08:20 | 08:30 |
| St John Payne School (o/s) | 08:25 | 08:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 561
Adult single £2.00 to £6.10 · Child single £1.30 to £4.20
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 561
First Essex publishes singles and returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Single · Child Single · Student Return Adult · Student Return Child
Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First 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 First 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 561
561 towards Chelmsford
All 64 stops
- Bus Station (Stand S) Basildon Town Centre
- Laindon Link (SW-bound) Basildon
- Staneway (adj) Basildon
- Hatterill (S-bound) Basildon
- Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) Laindon
- Durham Road (adj) Laindon
- Laindon Centre (opp) Laindon
- Nicholl Road (opp) Laindon
- Langside Close (adj) Laindon
- Willowfield (opp) Laindon
- Willowfield (E-bound) Laindon
- Osier Drive (opp) Laindon
- Dunton Road (adj) Laindon
- Old Fortune (N-bound) Laindon
- St Agnes Road (adj) Great Burstead
- Noak Hill Close (opp) Great Burstead
- Church Street (opp) Great Burstead
- Church (opp) Great Burstead
- Kennel Lane (adj) Great Burstead
- Grange Road (adj) Great Burstead
- Homefield Close (opp) Great Burstead
- The Kings Head (o/s) Great Burstead
- Duke Of York (o/s) Billericay
- Grange Parade (adj) Billericay
- Gatwick View (adj) Billericay
- Weir Wynd (adj) Billericay
- Sun Corner (N-bound) Billericay
- The Chequers (opp) Billericay
- Railway Station (Stand B) Billericay
- Gooseberry Green (opp) Billericay
- Ricketts Drive (opp) Billericay
- Queens Park Roundabout (NW-bound) Billericay
- Lakeside (opp) Billericay
- The Copse (opp) Billericay
- Buttsbury Infants School (opp) Billericay
- Graham Close (adj) Billericay
- Mayflower School (opp) Billericay
- Robin Close (opp) Billericay
- Perry Street (adj) Billericay
- The Vale (opp) Billericay
- Old Kings Head (opp) Stock
- Ingatestone Road (adj) Stock
- Lilystone Hall (opp) Stock
- Church (opp) Stock
- War Memorial (o/s) Stock
- Crondon Park (adj) Stock
- Downham Road (opp) West Hanningfield
- The Ship (opp) West Hanningfield
- Bakers Lane (opp) West Hanningfield
- Galleywood Common (adj) Galleywood
- The Eagle (o/s) Galleywood
- Linnet Drive (opp) Tile Kiln
- Hylands Parade (o/s) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (o/s) Chelmsford
- Wood Street Tesco (opp) Chelmsford
- Wood Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (o/s) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (opp) Chelmsford
- C & E Hospital (adj) Chelmsford
- King Edward VI School (o/s) Chelmsford
- Keene Home (opp) Chelmsford
- Kings Road (adj) Chelmsford
- The Drive (adj) Chelmsford
- St John Payne School (o/s) Chelmsford
561 towards Basildon
All 63 stops
- St John Payne School (o/s) Chelmsford
- Keene Home (o/s) Chelmsford
- King Edward VI School (o/s) Chelmsford
- RC Church (opp) Chelmsford
- Queen Street (adj) Chelmsford
- South Lodge Hotel (opp) Chelmsford
- Moulsham Street (adj) Chelmsford
- Wood Street Tesco (adj) Chelmsford
- Bruce Grove (adj) Chelmsford
- St John's Hospital (opp) Chelmsford
- Hylands Parade (opp) Chelmsford
- Linnet Drive (adj) Tile Kiln
- Fowlers Court (o/s) Tile Kiln
- The Running Mare (opp) Chelmsford
- The Eagle (opp) Galleywood
- Galleywood Common (opp) Galleywood
- Bakers Lane (adj) West Hanningfield
- The Ship (o/s) West Hanningfield
- Downham Road (adj) West Hanningfield
- Crondon Park (opp) Stock
- War Memorial (opp) Stock
- Church (o/s) Stock
- Lilystone Hall (o/s) Stock
- Ingatestone Road (opp) Stock
- Old Kings Head (o/s) Stock
- The Vale (adj) Billericay
- Perry Street (opp) Billericay
- Robin Close (adj) Billericay
- Mayflower School (o/s) Billericay
- Graham Close (opp) Billericay
- Buttsbury Infants School (o/s) Billericay
- The Copse (adj) Billericay
- Lakeside (adj) Billericay
- Atridge Chase (adj) Billericay
- Ricketts Drive (adj) Billericay
- Railway Station (Stand D) Billericay
- The Chequers (o/s) Billericay
- Hillside Road (adj) Billericay
- Chapel Street (S-bound) Billericay
- Weir Wynd (opp) Billericay
- Gatwick View (opp) Billericay
- Grange Parade (opp) Billericay
- Duke Of York (opp) Billericay
- The Kings Head (opp) Great Burstead
- Homefield Close (adj) Great Burstead
- Grange Road (opp) Great Burstead
- Kennel Lane (opp) Great Burstead
- Church (adj) Great Burstead
- Church Street (adj) Great Burstead
- Noak Hill Close (adj) Great Burstead
- St Agnes Road (opp) Great Burstead
- Old Fortune (S-bound) Laindon
- Dunton Road (opp) Laindon
- Osier Drive (adj) Laindon
- Willowfield (W-bound) Laindon
- Hemmells (opp) Laindon
- Nicholl Road (adj) Laindon
- Laindon Centre (o/s) Laindon
- Durham Road (opp) Laindon
- Laindon Railway Station (Stand B) Laindon
- Staneway (opp) Basildon
- Hempstalls (adj) Basildon
- Bus Station (Stand S) Basildon Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 561 bus?
The first 561 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 561 bus?
The last 561 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 561 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 561: adult single £2.00 to £6.10, child single £1.30 to £4.20. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Essex sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 561 bus?
The 561 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.