TL2 Thorpe-le-Soken circular via Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:47, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different TL2? 1 other bus route is numbered TL2 elsewhere in the UK — see every TL2 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:47 |
|---|---|
| Railway Station (o/s) | 07:47 |
| Frinton Rail Gates (opp) | 07:57 |
| Cliff Way (adj) | 08:03 |
| Cambridge Road (opp) | 08:03 |
| Greenway (adj) | 08:08 |
| Hanover Court (opp) | 08:12 |
| Triangle Shopping Centre | 08:15 |
| Lower School (SE-bound) | 08:30 |
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.
Tickets on the TL2
Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route.
Any Return · Any Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2026-09-07. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Central Connect.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route TL2
TL2 towards Lower School
All 45 stops
- Railway Station (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Playing Field (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Byng Crescent (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Council Houses (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Damant's Farm Lane (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Farm Close (adj) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross Railway Station (opp) Kirby Cross
- Chapel Lane (opp) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross (E-bound) Kirby Cross
- Chestnut Ave (adj) Kirby Cross
- Village Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Road Nurseries (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Laburnum Crescent (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Rail Gates (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Cliff Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Cambridge Road (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Harold Rd (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Hadleigh Rd (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Greenway (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Hammond Court (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
- Walden Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Walton Road Playing Fields (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Ockendon Way (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Hanover Court (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Pulpitfield Close (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Elm Tree Avenue (S-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frietuna Road (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Triangle Shopping Centre Frinton-on-Sea
- The Oaks (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
- Laburnum Crescent (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Road Nurseries (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Village Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Elm Grove (adj) Kirby Cross
- Coronation Garage (near) Kirby Cross
- Claire Road (adj) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross Railway Station (adj) Kirby Cross
- Chapel Lane (adj) Kirby Cross
- Farm Close (opp) Kirby Cross
- Damant's Farm Lane (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Byng Crescent (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Council Houses (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Thorpe Memorial (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Tendring College (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken
TL2 towards Railway Station
All 45 stops
- Tendring College (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Thorpe Memorial (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Council Houses (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Byng Crescent (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Damant's Farm Lane (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Chapel Lane (opp) Kirby Cross
- Farm Close (adj) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross Railway Station (opp) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross (E-bound) Kirby Cross
- Chestnut Ave (adj) Kirby Cross
- Village Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Road Nurseries (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Laburnum Crescent (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- The Oaks (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Rail Gates (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Elm Tree Avenue (NE-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
- Triangle Shopping Centre (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
- Pulpitfield Close (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Hanover Court (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Valley Walk (near) Walton-on-the-Naze
- Walton Road Playing Fields (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Walden Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Greenway (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Hammond Court (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
- Hadleigh Rd (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Harold Rd (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Cliff Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Cambridge Road (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Laburnum Crescent (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton Road Nurseries (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Village Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
- Coronation Garage (near) Kirby Cross
- Elm Grove (adj) Kirby Cross
- Claire Road (adj) Kirby Cross
- Kirby Cross Railway Station (adj) Kirby Cross
- Chapel Lane (adj) Kirby Cross
- Farm Close (opp) Kirby Cross
- Damant's Farm Lane (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Council Houses (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Byng Crescent (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Thorpe Memorial (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Playing Field (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
- Railway Station (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Thorpe Le Soken → Tendering College
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/291 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first TL2 bus?
The first TL2 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:47 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last TL2 bus?
The last TL2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the TL2 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 TL2 bus?
The TL2 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/291. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.