Our fantastic fares…

Once we’re on our way, buses will call at every bus stop along the route, so no matter whether you’re going one-way, enjoying a round trip back to where you started or you want to hop-on and off all day with one of our great value day tickets for unlimited travel we’ve got the right fare for you.  Just pay the driver on board with cash or contactless.

• Single tickets and local fares are also available
• Concession pass holders travel at 5-15 fares
• Pay the driver with cash or contactless

+ family tickets are valid for up to four people, with a maximum of two adults

Travelling around town?

If you’re heading to the seafront on a First Essex bus in the Southend area you can buy a ‘Southend + Open Top’ day ticket for unlimited travel on their services, plus all of Southend’s famous open top buses.
 
Tickets are valid over the whole of First Essex services 3, 20, 21, 21A, 25, 27, 27A and 28 as well as the Airlink X30 between Chelmsford Bus Station and Southend.
 
​You can buy these tickets on the first bus you board that day or straight to your smartphone on the First Bus App.

​You can find more information on First Essex bus services across Southend here

Adult £14
Child (5-15) £9
​Group (4 People, Maximum 2 adults) £35
You can download a copy of our full fare chart here
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See what Great Scenic Journeys say about us 

See what Great Scenic Journeys say about our Southend Open Top buses in their blogs 

​Lips Licking fun and frolics on the 99
Fun on the Open Topper 68
​99 Southend Pier to Shoeburyness
68 Southend Pier to Leigh-on-Sea
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For enquiries please call customer services on 01708 865 656

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