88A Grays to Orsett via Socketts Heath, Stifford Clays
Operated by Ensignbus. First bus 09:00, last bus 17:27. Fares: adult single £2.70 — more.
Wanted a different 88A? 8 other bus routes are numbered 88A elsewhere in the UK — see every 88A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Bay 8) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Ward Avenue (N-bound) | 09:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 |
| The Oak (Eastbound) | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:08 | 17:08 |
| Jesmond Road (Northbound) | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 14:11 | 15:11 | 16:11 | 17:11 |
| Thurrock Community Hospital (nr) | 09:14 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 |
| Crawford Avenue (Northbound) | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 15:16 | 16:16 | 17:16 |
| Silverwood Close (nr) | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:18 | 17:18 |
| Hospital (N-bound) | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 |
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 88A
Adult single £2.70
The same for any journey on the 88A, however far you go.
Ensign Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 14 September 2026. Fares change — check with Ensignbus before you travel.
Tickets on the 88A
Ensignbus publishes singles on this route.
Single
Ticket types come from Ensignbus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 15 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Ensignbus.
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 Ensignbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 27 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 88A
88A towards Orsett
All 24 stops
- Bus Station (Bay 8) Grays
- Stanley Road (N-bound) Grays
- Orsett Road (after) Grays
- Russell Road (N-bound) Grays
- Ward Avenue (N-bound) Grays
- Thurloe Walk (Northbound) Grays
- Piggs Corner (E-bound) Grays
- The Oak (Eastbound) Socketts Heath
- Leisure Centre (Northbound) Socketts Heath
- Library (Northbound) Socketts Heath
- Laird Avenue (Eastbound) Stifford Clays
- Jesmond Road (Northbound) Socketts Heath
- Kerry Road (N-bound) Stifford Clays
- Thurrock Community Hospital (nr) Stifford Clays
- Victoria Avenue (adj) Grays
- Windsor Avenue (adj) Stifford Clays
- Crawford Avenue (Northbound) Stifford Clays
- Crammavill Street (Westbound) Stifford Clays
- Grantham Way (adj) Stifford Clays
- Silverwood Close (nr) Stifford Clays
- High Road (Eastbound) Orsett
- Hospital High Road (Eastbound) Orsett
- School Lane (Southbound) Orsett
- Hospital (N-bound) Orsett
88A towards Grays
All 21 stops
- Hospital (N-bound) Orsett
- High Road (Westbound) Orsett
- Stifford Clays Road (SW-bound) Stifford Clays
- Silverwood Close (opp) Stifford Clays
- Grantham Way (opp) Stifford Clays
- Crawford Avenue (Southbound) Stifford Clays
- Chestnut Avenue (Eastbound) Stifford Clays
- Thurrock Community Hospital (o/s) Stifford Clays
- Kerry Road (Southbound) Stifford Clays
- Jesmond Road (Southbound) Socketts Heath
- Laird Avenue (opp 51) Stifford Clays
- Laird Avenue (o/s 20) Stifford Clays
- Library (Southbound) Socketts Heath
- Leisure Centre (Southbound) Socketts Heath
- The Oak (Westbound) Socketts Heath
- Thurloe Walk (Southbound) Grays
- Hathaway Road (S-bound) Grays
- Russell Road (S-bound) Grays
- Orsett Road (before) Grays
- Stanley Road (Southbound) Grays
- Bus Station (Bay 2) Grays
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 88A bus?
The first 88A departure leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 88A bus?
The last 88A leaves its first stop at 17:27. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 88A bus cost?
Ensignbus's published fares on the 88A: adult single £2.70. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Ensignbus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 88A bus?
The 88A is operated by Ensignbus.
Timetable data from Ensignbus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Ensignbus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.