8 Rettendon to Wickford via Runwell
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:40, last bus 19:09. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 8? 95 other bus routes are numbered 8 elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 | 08:46 | 10:46 | 12:46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectare Depot (NE-bound) | 07:40 | 08:46 | 10:46 | 12:46 |
| School (o/s) | 07:42 | 08:48 | 10:48 | 12:48 |
| Church (o/s) | 07:47 | 08:52 | 10:52 | 12:52 |
| The Swans (opp) | 07:49 | 08:54 | 10:54 | 12:54 |
| Railway Station (o/s) | 07:52 | 08:58 | 10:58 | 12:58 |
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 8
Adult single £2.00 to £2.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | Rettendon Village | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Runwell | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Wickford Town |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Rettendon Common.
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 8
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
U19 Single · Adult 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 Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Wickford: 1 journey, first 07:50 towards Rettendon: 1 journey, first 19:09
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Wickford: 1 journey, first 07:50 towards Rettendon: 1 journey, first 19:09
Route map
All stops on route 8
8 towards Wickford
All 14 stops
- Vectare Depot (NE-bound) Rettendon
- The Wheatsheaf (o/s) Rettendon
- Hoe Lane (opp) Rettendon
- White House Farm (o/s) Rettendon
- School (o/s) Rettendon
- The Turnpike north (S-bound) Rettendon
- The Turnpike west (W-bound) Rettendon
- The Chase (opp) Runwell
- Lynfords Drive (opp) Runwell
- Church (o/s) Runwell
- Memorial Park (adj) Wickford
- The Swans (opp) Wickford
- Jersey Gardens (opp) Wickford
- Railway Station (o/s) Wickford
8 towards Rettendon
All 13 stops
- Railway Station (o/s) Wickford
- Jersey Gardens (adj) Wickford
- The Swans (o/s) Wickford
- Memorial Park (opp) Wickford
- Church (opp) Runwell
- Lynfords Drive (adj) Runwell
- The Chase (adj) Runwell
- The Turnpike north (N-bound) Rettendon
- School (opp) Rettendon
- White House Farm (opp) Rettendon
- Hoe Lane (adj) Rettendon
- The Wheatsheaf (opp) Rettendon
- Vectare Depot (NE-bound) Rettendon
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (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 19:09. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 8: adult single £2.00 to £2.50. 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 Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.