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Seafront Open Top Bus

What better way to enjoy a day at the seaside than with a ride on Southend-on-Sea’s famous open top bus!

The seafront open top buses are operated by Ensign Bus Co. - you’ll find them on Facebook or X.

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2025 Details

Last year Southend had two open top routes. This year both are merged together to create the NEW open top route 99!

99: Leigh-on-Sea > Chalkwell > Westcliff  > Southend Pier > Thorpe Bay > Shoeburyness, East Beach

You can enjoy an open top seafront cruise Every Hour (Every 30mins during the Summer Holidays and at busy times)

Buses run on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays | Saturday 26 April – Sunday 13 July | 13  Saturday – Sunday 14 Sept

Buses run every day | Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April |  Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June

Running every day in School summer holidays |  Saturday 19 July – Sunday 7 September

Fares start at just £2.50 for children (5-15 years old) and £3.50 for adults

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