78 Pier Avenue ↔ Victoria Place
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 06:20, last bus 21:15. 16 journeys on weekdays.
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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.
towards Victoria Place · Monday to Friday towards Victoria Place · Saturday towards Pier Avenue · Monday to Friday towards Pier Avenue · Saturday
| Pier Avenue (Stand A) | 06:20 | 08:20 | 10:20 | 12:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 18:20 | 20:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Theatre (opp) | 06:23 | 08:23 | 10:23 | 12:23 | 14:23 | 16:23 | 18:23 | 20:23 |
| Three Jays Post Office (o/s) | 06:28 | 08:28 | 10:28 | 12:28 | 14:28 | 16:28 | 18:28 | 20:28 |
| Chester Holiday Park (o/s) | 06:32 | 08:32 | 10:32 | 12:32 | 14:32 | 16:32 | 18:32 | 20:32 |
| The Red Lion (o/s) | 06:37 | 08:37 | 10:37 | 12:37 | 14:37 | 16:37 | 18:37 | 20:37 |
| Railway Station (opp) | 06:50 | 08:50 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 | 18:50 | 20:50 |
| Sturrick Lane (opp) | 06:53 | 08:53 | 10:53 | 12:53 | 14:53 | 16:53 | 18:53 | 20:53 |
| Thorrington Cross (S-bound) | 06:57 | 08:57 | 10:57 | 12:57 | 14:57 | 16:57 | 18:57 | 20:57 |
| Regent Road (S-bound) | 07:02 | 09:02 | 11:02 | 13:02 | 15:02 | 17:02 | 19:02 | 21:02 |
| Victoria Place (W-bound) | 07:12 | 09:12 | 11:12 | 13:12 | 15:12 | 17:12 | 19:12 | 21:12 |
Route map
All stops on route 78
78 towards Victoria Place
- Pier Avenue (Stand A) Clacton
- Jackson Road (Stand F) Clacton
- Nelsons Quarter (opp) Clacton
- Westcliffe Theatre (opp) Clacton
- Martello Inn (o/s) Clacton
- Cherry Tree Avenue (adj) Clacton
- Queens Road (opp) Clacton
- Clacton Airfield (opp) Clacton
- Three Jays Post Office (o/s) Jaywick
- Millers Barn (o/s) Jaywick
- Rush Green Road (opp) Jaywick
- Chester Holiday Park (o/s) Bockings Elm
- Jaywick Lane (adj) Bockings Elm
- Rouses Lane (adj) Bockings Elm
- Earls Hall (opp) Bockings Elm
- St John's Road Layby (W-bound) Bockings Elm
- Pump Hill Garage (opp) Bockings Elm
- D'Arcy Road (opp) St Osyth
- Rochford Road (adj) St Osyth
- Colchester Road (N-bound) St Osyth
- The Kings Arms (opp) St Osyth
- The Red Lion (o/s) St Osyth
- Wellwick House (o/s) St Osyth
- Oaklands (opp) St Osyth
- Bentley Country Park (o/s) Aingers Green
- Frowick Lane (opp) St Osyth
- The Paddocks (opp) Aingers Green
- Railway Station (opp) Great Bentley
- Sturrick Lane (opp) Great Bentley
- Thors Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Mill House (opp) Thorrington
- Thorrington Cross (S-bound) Thorrington
- Gatehouse Farm (o/s) Thorrington
- Brightlingsea Hall (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (SE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (opp) Brightlingsea
- Bateman Road (E-bound) Brightlingsea
- Red Barn Road (E-bound) Brightlingsea
- Regent Road (S-bound) Brightlingsea
- Bellfield Avenue (E-bound) Brightlingsea
- Chapel Road (S-bound) Brightlingsea
- Hurst Green (adj) Brightlingsea
- High Street (W-bound) Brightlingsea
- Victoria Place (W-bound) Brightlingsea
78 towards Pier Avenue
- Station Road (SW-bound) Brightlingsea
- Victoria Place (W-bound) Brightlingsea
- Lower Park Road (NE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Spring Chase (NE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Lodge Road (adj) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (NW-bound) Brightlingsea
- Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
- Brightlingsea Hall (opp) Brightlingsea
- Mill House (adj) Thorrington
- Gatehouse Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Thors Farm (o/s) Thorrington
- Thorrington Cross (N-bound) Thorrington
- Sturrick Lane (adj) Great Bentley
- Railway Station (o/s) Great Bentley
- Plough Rd (S-bound) Aingers Green
- Bentley Country Park (opp) Aingers Green
- Frowick Lane (adj) St Osyth
- Oaklands (o/s) St Osyth
- Wellwick House (opp) St Osyth
- The Kings Arms (adj) St Osyth
- Colchester Road (S-bound) St Osyth
- Longfields (adj) St Osyth
- The Red Lion (opp) St Osyth
- Pump Hill Garage (o/s) Bockings Elm
- Rouses Lane (opp) Bockings Elm
- Earls Hall (adj) Bockings Elm
- Jaywick Lane (opp) Bockings Elm
- Jaywick Lane North (S-bound) Bockings Elm
- Chester Holiday Park (opp) Bockings Elm
- Wick Lodge (o/s) Bockings Elm
- Rush Green Road (adj) Jaywick
- Millers Barn (opp) Jaywick
- Three Jays Post Office (opp) Jaywick
- Clacton Airfield (o/s) Clacton
- Queens Road (adj) Clacton
- Cherry Tree Avenue (opp) Clacton
- Martello Inn (opp) Clacton
- Coan Avenue (adj) Clacton
- Nelsons Quarter (o/s) Clacton
- Police Station (o/s) Clacton
- Tower Road (NW-bound) Clacton
- Pier Avenue (Stand A) Clacton
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 78 bus?
The first 78 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 78 bus?
The last 78 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 78 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 78 bus?
The 78 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.