1
Southend – Rayleigh
via South Benfleet, Leigh-on-Sea
Arriva Thameside First 04:52 Last 23:40Every day
Route 1 runs between Southend and Rayleigh via South Benfleet, Leigh-on-Sea. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Railway Station | Towards Travel Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Centre | 120:4021:4022:40and more | 120:2820:2920:56and more |
| Iceland | 120:2520:2620:55and more | 120:4120:4421:10and more |
| USP College | 120:3920:4321:09and more | 120:2720:3120:56and more |
| Railway Station | 120:2220:2620:50and more | 120:4021:1021:40and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Railway Station
StopApprox. time
- 1Travel Centre · Southend-on-Sea04:52
- 2Whitegate Road · Southend-on-Sea04:53
- 3Chichester Road · Southend-on-Sea04:54
- 4Victoria Station Interchange · Southend-on-Sea04:55
- 5Park Tavern · Southend-on-Sea04:56
- 6The Cricketers Inn · Westcliff-on-Sea04:57
- 7Hamlet Court Road · Westcliff-on-Sea04:58
- 8Westcliff Plough · Westcliff-on-Sea04:59
Frequently asked questions about the 1
- What time is the first and last 1 bus?
- The first 1 of the day departs at 04:52 and the last one departs at 23:40. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 1 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 1 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 1 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 1 takes about 40 minutes between Southend and Rayleigh, running via South Benfleet and Leigh-on-Sea. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 1 bus?
- The 1 is operated by Arriva Thameside. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.