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Writtle to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Writtle and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Writtle to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
1h 35m
£4–6

Writtle to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run twice daily between Writtle and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Writtle is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Chelmsford station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 33m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Writtle to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Writtle to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Writtle, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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