8 Rettendon Common, Vectare Depot ↔ Wickford, Railway Station

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:40, last bus 19:09. 8 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.

towards Wickford, Railway Station · Monday to Friday towards Wickford, Railway Station · Saturday towards Rettendon Common, Vectare Depot · Monday to Friday towards Rettendon Common, Vectare Depot · Saturday
8 towards Wickford, Railway Station — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Vectare Depot (NE-bound) 07:4008:4610:4612:46
School (o/s) 07:4208:4810:4812:48
Church (o/s) 07:4708:5210:5212:52
The Swans (opp) 07:4908:5410:5412:54
Railway Station (o/s) 07:5208:5810:5812:58

Route map

All stops on route 8

8 towards Wickford, Railway Station

  1. The Wheatsheaf (o/s) Rettendon
  2. Vectare Depot (NE-bound) Rettendon
  3. Hoe Lane (opp) Rettendon
  4. White House Farm (o/s) Rettendon
  5. School (o/s) Rettendon
  6. The Turnpike north (S-bound) Rettendon
  7. The Turnpike west (W-bound) Rettendon
  8. Lynfords Drive (opp) Runwell
  9. The Chase (opp) Runwell
  10. Church (o/s) Runwell
  11. Memorial Park (adj) Wickford
  12. The Swans (opp) Wickford
  13. Jersey Gardens (opp) Wickford
  14. Railway Station (o/s) Wickford

8 towards Rettendon Common, Vectare Depot

  1. Railway Station (o/s) Wickford
  2. Jersey Gardens (adj) Wickford
  3. The Swans (o/s) Wickford
  4. Memorial Park (opp) Wickford
  5. Church (opp) Runwell
  6. Lynfords Drive (adj) Runwell
  7. The Chase (adj) Runwell
  8. The Turnpike north (N-bound) Rettendon
  9. School (opp) Rettendon
  10. Hoe Lane (adj) Rettendon
  11. White House Farm (opp) Rettendon
  12. The Wheatsheaf (opp) Rettendon
  13. Vectare Depot (NE-bound) Rettendon

Towns & areas on this route

WickfordRettendonRunwell

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?

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.