A Takeley ↔ Shortcroft
Operated by Acme Transport Services. First bus 08:06, last bus 15:22. 2 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Warwick Road (opp) | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| The Four Ashes (opp) | 08:13 |
| The Old Mill (opp) | 08:18 |
| Shortcroft (nr) | 08:30 |
Route map
All stops on route A
A towards Shortcroft
- Warwick Road (opp) Takeley
- Canfield Road (adj) Takeley
- The Four Ashes (opp) Takeley
- Church Ln (opp) Takeley
- The Green Man (opp) Takeley Street
- The Old Mill (opp) Takeley Street
- Shortcroft (nr) Parsonage Estate
A towards Takeley
- Birchwood High School (o/s) Parsonage Estate
- The Old Mill (o/s) Takeley Street
- The Green Man (adj) Takeley Street
- Church Ln (adj) Takeley
- The Four Ashes (near) Takeley
- Canfield Road (opp) Takeley
- Warwick Road (adj) Takeley
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Aug 2026 Operating between Acacia Hall Bus Interchange, Kent Fastrack, Dartford and Bluewater Bus Station, Bus Station, Bluewater Shopping Centre given service number A effective from 01 August 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- Expired effective 24 Dec 2025 Operating between Dartford Acacia Hall Bus interchange, Kent Fastway, Dartford and Bluewater Bus Station, Bus Station, Bluewater Shopping Centre given service number A effective from 24 December 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A bus?
The first A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:06 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last A bus?
The last A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the A bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Acme Transport Services day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the A bus?
The A is operated by Acme Transport Services.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.