8A Rayleigh, Railway Station ↔ Chelmsford, Retail Market (Stop 2)

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 10:00, last bus 14:30. 5 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 8A 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 Chelmsford, Retail Market (Stop 2) · Monday to Friday towards Rayleigh, Railway Station · Monday to Friday
8A towards Chelmsford, Retail Market (Stop 2) — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
Railway Station (o/s) ·12:3014:30
High Street (NE-bound) ·12:3514:35
ASDA (o/s) ·12:4514:45
Hayes Residential (SW-bound) 10:0013:0015:00
Rettendon Common (adj) 10:1013:13·
Army & Navy (NW-bound) 10:2013:23·
Retail Market (Stop 2) 10:2513:28·

Route map

All stops on route 8A

8A towards Chelmsford, Retail Market (Stop 2)

  1. Railway Station (o/s) Rayleigh
  2. High Street (NE-bound) Rayleigh
  3. Church (o/s) Rayleigh
  4. Fitz Wimarc School (o/s) Rayleigh
  5. Cemetery (o/s) Rayleigh
  6. Rawreth Lane (adj) Rayleigh
  7. Farm View (opp) Rayleigh
  8. Downhall Park Way (adj) Rayleigh
  9. ASDA (o/s) Rayleigh
  10. Trenders Avenue (opp) Rayleigh
  11. Bedloes Corner (N-bound) Rawreth
  12. Hayes Residential (SW-bound) Rettendon
  13. The Turnpike north (N-bound) Rettendon
  14. School (opp) Rettendon
  15. White House Farm (opp) Rettendon
  16. Hoe Lane (adj) Rettendon
  17. The Wheatsheaf (opp) Rettendon
  18. Rettendon Common (adj) Rettendon
  19. East Hanningfield Road (opp) Howe Green
  20. Howe Green (NW-bound) Howe Green
  21. Army & Navy (NW-bound) Chelmsford
  22. Parkway (Stop G) Chelmsford City Centre
  23. Retail Market (Stop 2) Chelmsford City Centre

8A towards Rayleigh, Railway Station

  1. Retail Market (Stop 2) Chelmsford City Centre
  2. Parkway (Stop Ec) Chelmsford City Centre
  3. Army & Navy (SE-bound) Chelmsford
  4. Howe Green (SE-bound) Howe Green
  5. East Hanningfield Road (adj) Howe Green
  6. The Wheatsheaf (o/s) Rettendon
  7. Rettendon Common (opp) Rettendon
  8. Hoe Lane (opp) Rettendon
  9. White House Farm (o/s) Rettendon
  10. School (o/s) Rettendon
  11. The Turnpike north (S-bound) Rettendon
  12. Hayes Residential (SW-bound) Rettendon
  13. Bedloes Corner (S-bound) Rawreth
  14. Trenders Avenue (adj) Rayleigh
  15. ASDA (opp) Rayleigh
  16. Downhall Park Way (opp) Rayleigh
  17. Farm View (adj) Rayleigh
  18. Rawreth Lane (opp) Rayleigh
  19. Wellsfield (opp) Rayleigh
  20. Fitz Wimarc School (opp) Rayleigh
  21. Bull Lane (adj) Rayleigh
  22. Websters Way (SW-bound) Rayleigh
  23. Eastwood Road (NW-bound) Rayleigh
  24. Railway Station (o/s) Rayleigh

Towns & areas on this route

ChelmsfordRayleighRettendonChelmsford City CentreHowe GreenRawreth

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 8A bus?

The first 8A departure on weekdays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 8A bus?

The last 8A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 8A bus cost?

The 8A 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 8A bus?

The 8A 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.