59 Audley End to Saffron Walden Elizabeth
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 05:54, last bus 07:51. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.80 — more.
Wanted a different 59? 33 other bus routes are numbered 59 elsewhere in the UK — see every 59 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:54 | 06:24 | 06:54 | 07:51 to Walden Church Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Station (o/s) | 05:54 | 06:24 | 06:54 | 07:51 |
| Lower School Gate (opp) | 05:59 | 06:29 | 06:59 | 07:56 |
| High Street (N-bound) | 06:01 | 06:31 | 07:01 | 08:00 |
| Church Street (SW-bound) | · | · | · | 08:04 |
| Elizabeth Way (SE-bound) | 06:04 | 06:34 | 07:04 | · |
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. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 59
Adult single £2.80 · Child single £1.90
The same for any journey on the 59, however far you go.
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 July 2026. Fares change — check with Stephensons of Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 59
Stephensons of Essex publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Stephensons of Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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 Day, 28 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 59
59 towards Saffron Walden Elizabeth
All 11 stops
- Railway Station (o/s) Audley End
- The Fighting Cocks (opp) Audley End
- Audley End Village (N-bound) Saffron Walden
- High School (opp) Saffron Walden
- Lower School Gate (opp) Saffron Walden
- Council Offices (o/s) Saffron Walden
- High Street (N-bound) Saffron Walden
- Common Hill (N-bound) Saffron Walden
- Church Street (SW-bound) Saffron Walden
- The Axe (o/s) Saffron Walden
- Elizabeth Way (SE-bound) Saffron Walden
59 towards Audley End
All 6 stops
- Church Street (SW-bound) Saffron Walden
- High Street (S-bound) Saffron Walden
- Council Offices (opp) Saffron Walden
- Adams Court (opp) Saffron Walden
- Sparrowsend Hill (opp) Wendens Ambo
- Railway Station (o/s) Audley End
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 59 bus?
The first 59 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 59 bus?
The last 59 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:51. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 59 bus cost?
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the 59: adult single £2.80, child single £1.90. The 59 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 59 bus?
The 59 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.