61SO Southchurch to Southend-on-Sea
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 09:22, last bus 13:46. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.05 to £2.95 — more.
| Stop | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & Q Warehouse (o/s) | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:12 |
| Bournemouth Park Road Northend (S-bound) | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:15 |
| Bournemouth Park School (opp) | 09:27 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:17 |
| Whitegate Road (Stop VR) | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:22 |
| Heygate Avenue (Stop L) | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:24 |
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 61SO
Adult single £2.05 to £2.95 · Adult return £3.00 to £4.55 · Child single £1.45 to £2.30 · Child return £2.30 to £3.15
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.05 | Royston Avenue | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.95 | £2.05 | Southchurch Branksome | |
| £2.95 | £2.60 | £2.05 | Heygate Avenue |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Southchurch B & Q Wareho.
Stephensons of Essex'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 Stephensons of Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 61SO
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 61SO
61SO towards Southend-on-Sea
All 11 stops
- B & Q Warehouse (o/s) Southchurch
- Wellsley Hospital (o/s) Southchurch
- Bournemouth Park Road Northend (S-bound) Southchurch
- Royston Avenue (S-bound) Southchurch
- Tennyson Avenue (opp) Southchurch
- Bournemouth Park School (opp) Southchurch
- Branksome Road (adj) Southchurch
- Southchurch Avenue cnr (adj) Southchurch
- Tyrrel Drive (adj) Southchurch
- Whitegate Road (Stop VR) Southend-on-Sea
- Heygate Avenue (Stop L) Southend-on-Sea
61SO towards Southchurch
All 14 stops
- Heygate Avenue (Stop L) Southend-on-Sea
- Whitegate Road (Stop VS) Southend-on-Sea
- Southchurch Road (Stop VQ) Southend-on-Sea
- Nicholson House (o/s) Southchurch
- Bournemouth Park Road South (N-bound) Southchurch
- Swanage Road (adj) Southchurch
- Bournemouth Park School (o/s) Southchurch
- Tennyson Avenue (adj) Southchurch
- Royston Avenue (N-bound) Southchurch
- Eastern Avenue (before) Southchurch
- Bentalls Close (adj) Temple Farm Ind Estate
- Cemetery (opp) Temple Farm Ind Estate
- Fossetts Park (E-bound) Temple Farm Ind Estate
- B & Q Warehouse (o/s) Southchurch
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 61SO bus?
The first 61SO departure on weekdays leaves at 09:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 61SO bus?
The last 61SO on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:46. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 61SO bus cost?
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the 61SO: adult single £2.05 to £2.95, adult return £3.00 to £4.55, child single £1.45 to £2.30, child return £2.30 to £3.15. Most single fares in England are capped at £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 61SO bus?
The 61SO 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.