Changes to Bus Services in Thurrock from 22nd April
Residents in Thurrock are advised of upcoming changes to local bus services, which will take effect from Tuesday 22nd April. The adjustments aim to enhance connectivity across the area while maintaining vital transport links for passengers.
Service 200 – New Route and Extended Coverage
First Essex’s Service 200, which currently operates between Basildon, Stanford-le-Hope, Orsett, and Grays, will be running to an amended route and will no longer serve Orsett (alternative provision for Orsett below). Instead, the service will follow its existing route between Basildon, Stanford-le-Hope, and the Orsett Cock roundabout, before heading south to Grays via Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, and Little Thurrock. This change replaces the existing Ensign Bus route 66, which will no longer operate.
The revised Service 200 will operate hourly from Monday to Saturday, introducing new direct connections between Basildon, Tilbury, and Chadwell St Mary to better serve passengers in these communities.
Alternative Services for Orsett
To ensure continued public transport access for Orsett, two key service changes are being introduced:
Additional Timetable Changes
Additionally, from Tuesday 22 April, there will be changes to timetables for Ensignbus routes 22, 44, 73, 83 & X80 to improve reliability. Updated timetables will be available on the Ensignbus website soon.
First Essex and Ensignbus are committed to delivering reliable services that meet the needs of local communities. Passengers are encouraged to check updated timetables and plan their journeys accordingly.
For further information, visit www.firstbus.co.uk/essex, www.ensignbus.com or follow @FirstEssex or @EnsignBusCo on social media for the latest updates.
Residents in Thurrock are advised of upcoming changes to local bus services, which will take effect from Tuesday 22nd April. The adjustments aim to enhance connectivity across the area while maintaining vital transport links for passengers.
Service 200 – New Route and Extended Coverage
First Essex’s Service 200, which currently operates between Basildon, Stanford-le-Hope, Orsett, and Grays, will be running to an amended route and will no longer serve Orsett (alternative provision for Orsett below). Instead, the service will follow its existing route between Basildon, Stanford-le-Hope, and the Orsett Cock roundabout, before heading south to Grays via Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, and Little Thurrock. This change replaces the existing Ensign Bus route 66, which will no longer operate.
The revised Service 200 will operate hourly from Monday to Saturday, introducing new direct connections between Basildon, Tilbury, and Chadwell St Mary to better serve passengers in these communities.
Alternative Services for Orsett
To ensure continued public transport access for Orsett, two key service changes are being introduced:
- Ensign Bus Service 88 will extend beyond Stifford Clays to serve Orsett, providing a regular link to Grays.
- First Essex Service 201, which currently runs between Basildon, Fobbing, and Stanford-le-Hope, will be extended to Orsett. This service will operate four journeys per day in each direction on Monday to Friday, maintaining an essential transport link for residents east of Orsett.
Additional Timetable Changes
Additionally, from Tuesday 22 April, there will be changes to timetables for Ensignbus routes 22, 44, 73, 83 & X80 to improve reliability. Updated timetables will be available on the Ensignbus website soon.
First Essex and Ensignbus are committed to delivering reliable services that meet the needs of local communities. Passengers are encouraged to check updated timetables and plan their journeys accordingly.
For further information, visit www.firstbus.co.uk/essex, www.ensignbus.com or follow @FirstEssex or @EnsignBusCo on social media for the latest updates.
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