9 Pier Avenue ↔ Columbine Centre

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 06:28, last bus 18:48. 25 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 9 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 Columbine Centre · Monday to Friday towards Columbine Centre · Saturday towards Pier Avenue · Monday to Friday towards Pier Avenue · Saturday
9 towards Columbine Centre — Monday to Friday (12 journeys)
Pier Avenue (Stand C) ·08:2009:2210:2511:2512:2513:2514:2515:4516:4517:3518:30
Marine Parade East (E-bound) ·08:2409:2610:2911:2912:2913:2914:2915:4916:4917:3918:34
The Ship (o/s) 06:5208:3709:3910:4211:4212:4213:4214:4216:0217:0217:5218:47
Halstead Road (N-bound) 06:5608:4109:4310:4611:4612:4613:4614:4616:0617:0617:5618:51
Halstead Villas (opp) 06:5908:4409:4610:4911:4912:4913:4914:4916:0917:0917:5918:54
Frinton Church (o/s) 07:0908:5409:5610:5911:5912:5913:5914:5916:1917:1918:0919:04
Walton Post Office (o/s) 07:1909:0410:0611:0912:0913:0914:0915:0916:2917:2918:1919:14
Columbine Centre (o/s) 07:2309:0810:1011:1312:1313:1314:1315:1316:3317:3318:2219:17

Route map

All stops on route 9

9 towards Columbine Centre

  1. Pier Avenue (Stand C) Clacton
  2. Westcliffe Theatre (opp) Clacton
  3. Marine Parade West (NE-bound) Clacton
  4. Marine Parade East (E-bound) Clacton
  5. Connaught Gardens East (adj) Clacton
  6. Kings Parade (NE-bound) Holland-on-Sea
  7. Kings Avenue (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  8. York Rd South (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  9. Cliff Rd (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  10. Haven Avenue (opp) Holland-on-Sea
  11. The Chase (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  12. Manor Rd (opp) Great Holland
  13. The Ship (o/s) Great Holland
  14. Great Holland Green (NE-bound) Great Holland
  15. Westbury Road (adj) Great Holland
  16. Prospect Park (adj) Great Holland
  17. Holland Rd (N-bound) Kirby Cross
  18. Parkside (adj) Kirby Cross
  19. Halstead Road (N-bound) Kirby Cross
  20. Horsey Road (adj) Kirby-le-Soken
  21. Post Office (opp) Kirby-le-Soken
  22. Halstead Villas (opp) Kirby-le-Soken
  23. Devereux Farm (o/s) Kirby-le-Soken
  24. Ashes Corner (S-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  25. Edenside (W-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  26. Skyrmans Fee (S-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  27. Charlotte Drive (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  28. Frinton Rail Gates (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  29. Connaught Avenue (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  30. Greenway (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  31. Hammond Court (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  32. Old Road (SE-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  33. Frinton Church (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  34. Cambridge Road (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  35. Marney Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  36. Rainham Way (N-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  37. Easton Way (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  38. Seaview Heights (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  39. Railway Station (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  40. Walton Post Office (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  41. Kino Road (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  42. Columbine Centre (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze

9 towards Pier Avenue

  1. Bath House Meadow (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  2. Columbine Centre (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  3. Kino Road (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  4. Walton Church (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  5. Seaview Heights (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  6. Easton Way (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  7. Marney Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  8. Rainham Way (SW-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  9. Cambridge Road (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  10. Old Road (NW-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  11. Connaught Avenue (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  12. Frinton Church (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  13. Greenway (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  14. Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  15. Charlotte Drive (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  16. Skyrmans Fee (N-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  17. Edenside (E-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  18. Ashes Corner (N-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  19. Devereux Farm (opp) Kirby-le-Soken
  20. Post Office (o/s) Kirby-le-Soken
  21. Horsey Road (opp) Kirby-le-Soken
  22. Halstead Villas (o/s) Kirby-le-Soken
  23. Parkside (opp) Kirby Cross
  24. Halstead Rd (S-bound) Kirby Cross
  25. Kirby Cross (S-bound) Kirby Cross
  26. Holland Rd (S-bound) Kirby Cross
  27. Westbury Road (opp) Great Holland
  28. Prospect Park (opp) Great Holland
  29. Great Holland Green (S-bound) Great Holland
  30. The Ship (opp) Great Holland
  31. Manor Rd (adj) Great Holland
  32. Haven Avenue (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  33. The Chase (adj) Holland-on-Sea
  34. Marine Parade West (SW-bound) Clacton
  35. Tower Road (NW-bound) Clacton
  36. Police Station (o/s) Clacton
  37. Morrisons (o/s) Clacton
  38. Pier Avenue (Stand C) Clacton

Towns & areas on this route

ClactonFrinton-on-SeaWalton-on-the-NazeHolland-on-SeaKirby CrossGreat HollandKirby-le-Soken

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 9 bus?

The first 9 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 9 bus?

The last 9 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:48. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 9 bus cost?

The 9 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 9 bus?

The 9 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.