8 Clacton ↔ Pier Avenue

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:56, last bus 18:15. 20 journeys on weekdays.

The 8 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

8 towards Pier Avenue — Monday to Friday (20 journeys)
Pier Avenue (Stand C) ····················
Marine Parade East (E-bound) ·09:1809:4810:1810:4811:1811:4812:1812:4813:1813:4814:1814:4815:1815:4816:1816:4817:1817:4818:18
Viking Way (opp) 08:5609:2609:5610:2610:5611:2611:5612:2612:5613:2613:5614:2614:5615:2615:5616:2616:5617:2617:5618:26
Roaring Donkey (o/s) 08:5909:2909:5910:2910:5911:2911:5912:2912:5913:2913:5914:2914:5915:2915:5916:2916:5917:2917:5918:29
Railway Station (Stop 3) 09:0809:3810:0810:3811:0811:3812:0812:3813:0813:3814:0814:3815:0815:3816:0816:3817:0817:3818:0818:38
Pier Avenue (Stand C) 09:1109:1509:4510:1510:4511:1511:4512:1512:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:1515:4516:1516:4517:1517:4518:15

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 8 bus?

The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:56 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 8 bus?

The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 8 bus cost?

The 8 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. Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 8 bus?

The 8 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.