78 Clacton to Brightlingsea via Jaywick, Bockings Elm
Operated by Central Connect. Registered as running via St Osyth, Great Bentley. First bus 06:20, last bus 21:15. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 78? 20 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:20 | 08:20 | 10:20 | 12:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 18:20 | 20:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 78
Adult single £1.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | Martello Inn | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Three Jays | |||||
| £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | Bockings Elm | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | St Osyth | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | Great Bentley | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Thorrington | |
| – | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.50 | Brightlingsea |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Clacton Town Centre.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 78
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · Young Person Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
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 Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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 78
78 towards Brightlingsea
All 44 stops
- Pier Avenue (Stand A) Clacton
- Jackson Road (Stand F) Clacton
- Westcliffe Theatre (opp) Clacton
- Nelsons Quarter (opp) Clacton
- Martello Inn (o/s) Clacton
- Queens Road (opp) Clacton
- Cherry Tree Avenue (adj) 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
- The Red Lion (o/s) St Osyth
- Colchester Road (N-bound) St Osyth
- The Kings Arms (opp) St Osyth
- Wellwick House (o/s) St Osyth
- Oaklands (opp) St Osyth
- Frowick Lane (opp) St Osyth
- Bentley Country Park (o/s) Aingers Green
- The Paddocks (opp) Aingers Green
- Railway Station (opp) Great Bentley
- Sturrick Lane (opp) Great Bentley
- Thorrington Cross (S-bound) Thorrington
- Thors Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Mill House (opp) Thorrington
- Gatehouse Farm (o/s) Thorrington
- Brightlingsea Hall (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (opp) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (SE-bound) 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 Clacton
All 43 stops
- Victoria Place (W-bound) Brightlingsea
- Station Road (SW-bound) Brightlingsea
- Lower Park Road (NE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Spring Chase (NE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Lodge Road (adj) Brightlingsea
- Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (NW-bound) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Brightlingsea Hall (opp) Brightlingsea
- Gatehouse Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Mill House (adj) 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
- The Red Lion (opp) St Osyth
- Longfields (adj) St Osyth
- Pump Hill Garage (o/s) Bockings Elm
- Earls Hall (adj) Bockings Elm
- Rouses Lane (opp) 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
- Cherry Tree Avenue (opp) Clacton
- Queens Road (adj) Clacton
- Coan Avenue (adj) Clacton
- Martello Inn (opp) Clacton
- Nelsons Quarter (o/s) Clacton
- Tower Road (NW-bound) Clacton
- Police Station (o/s) Clacton
- Pier Avenue (Stand A) Clacton
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 23 February 2026 Monday to Saturday 2 Hourly
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/246 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
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?
Central Connect's published fares on the 78: adult single £1.50 to £3.00. 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 Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/246. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.