Discover Essex for less!
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Get on board and Discover Essex for less with First Bus!
Want to make your bus ride more affordable and enjoyable? From exciting events and activities, shows and gigs, new cafes and restaurants to try and attractions for a fun filled day - there's something for everyone when you discover Essex with First Bus.
- Travel for just £3 - From 1st January, the Government's single fare scheme lets you travel one-way for just £3, including on our airport services.
- Exploring all day? - Our All Essex Adult Day Ticket is just £10.50 on the First Bus App - valid for unlimited travel all day! (Excludes airport services & school services)
- Pay like a pro with TAP & CAP - Simply tap your bank card or smartphone when you get on and when you get off and you will never pay more than a day or weekly ticket.
- Under 5s go FREE - Up to two under 5s go free with an accompanying adult, so the whole family can catch the bus with First Bus!
Download the First Bus App for helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.
Events in Essex
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What’s on? |
When? |
Info & Tickets |
Bus route info |
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Southend City Day |
1st March 2025 |
All services to Southend |
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Southend Museums – The Drag Show |
Until 13/07/2025 |
All services to Southend |
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Southend Museums - The Romans: Settling in Southend |
until 23/03/2025 |
All services to Southend |
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'A Taste of Essex' English wine tasting event |
28th March 2025 |
All services to Colchester |
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Towngate Theatre |
Throughout the year |
All services to Basildon Bus station |
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Mystery on Sea guided walking tour |
16th March 2025 |
All services to Southend |
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Creative Minds - Art group at the Art Place |
Every Monday |
All services to Chelmsford Bus station |
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Colchester Castle – Murder Mystery Night |
8th March 2025 |
All Colchester services to High street |
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