B5 Basildon, Bus Station to Gardiners Lane Sout
Operated by First Essex. Registered as running via Basildon Bus Station, Gyhllgrove, Festival Leisure Park, Gardiners Lane South. First bus 06:55, last bus 20:30. 66 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different B5? 7 other bus routes are numbered B5 elsewhere in the UK — see every B5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:55 | 07:35 | 08:05 | 08:35 | 09:00 | 09:26 | 09:56 | 10:26 | 10:56 | 11:26 | 11:56 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:26 | 13:56 | 14:26 | 14:50 | 15:30 | 15:50 | 16:10 | 16:25 | 16:40 | 16:55 | 17:10 | 17:30 | 17:45 | 18:00 | 18:10 | 18:30 | 19:10 | 19:50 | 20:30 |
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| Bus Station (Stand L) | 06:55 | 07:35 | 08:05 | 08:35 | 09:00 | 09:26 | 09:56 | 10:26 | 10:56 | 11:26 | 11:56 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:26 | 13:56 | 14:26 | 14:50 | 15:30 | 15:50 | 16:10 | 16:25 | 16:40 | 16:55 | 17:10 | 17:30 | 17:45 | 18:00 | 18:10 | 18:30 | 19:10 | 19:50 | 20:30 |
| Festival Leisure Park (o/s) | 07:04 | 07:44 | 08:14 | 08:44 | 09:09 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 15:00 | 15:40 | 16:00 | 16:20 | 16:35 | 16:50 | 17:05 | 17:20 | 17:40 | 17:55 | 18:10 | 18:20 | 18:40 | 19:19 | 19:59 | 20:39 |
| Janus House (E-bound) | 07:05 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:10 | 09:36 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:01 | 15:41 | 16:02 | 16:22 | 16:37 | 16:52 | 17:07 | 17:22 | 17:42 | 17:57 | 18:12 | 18:22 | 18:42 | 19:20 | 20:00 | 20:40 |
| Gardiners Lane South (W-bound) | 07:10 | 07:50 | 08:20 | 08:50 | 09:15 | 09:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:45 | 16:07 | 16:27 | 16:42 | 16:57 | 17:12 | 17:27 | 17:47 | 18:02 | 18:17 | 18:27 | 18:47 | 19:24 | 20:04 | 20:44 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 B5
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00 · Child single £1.90 to £2.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Gardiners Lane South | |
|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Janus House |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Bas bus stn.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the B5
First Essex publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Essex.
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 First Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route B5
B5 towards Gardiners Lane Sout
All 8 stops
- Bus Station (Stand L) Basildon Town Centre
- Asda Eastgate (o/s) Basildon Town Centre
- Audley Way (adj) Basildon
- Butneys (adj) Basildon
- Ghyllgrove Close (opp) Basildon
- Festival Leisure Park (o/s) Basildon
- Janus House (E-bound) Basildon
- Gardiners Lane South (W-bound) Basildon
B5 towards Basildon, Bus Station
All 10 stops
- Gardiners Lane South (W-bound) Basildon
- York Factory (o/s) Basildon
- Festival Leisure Park (o/s) Basildon
- Janus House (E-bound) Basildon
- Ghyllgrove Close (adj) Basildon
- Butneys (opp) Basildon
- Audley Way (opp) Basildon
- Long Riding (adj) Basildon
- Asda Eastgate (opp) Basildon Town Centre
- Bus Station (Stand L) Basildon Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 2 June 2024 Basildon Bus Station, Southernhay, Basildon → Gardiners Lane South, Paycocke Rd, Basildon
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000599/402 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first B5 bus?
The first B5 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last B5 bus?
The last B5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the B5 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the B5: adult single £2.50 to £3.00, child single £1.90 to £2.30. The B5 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. First Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the B5 bus?
The B5 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000599/402. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.