Essex - Service 333 set for Take-Off!

Following the announcement by Arriva that service 133 is to be withdrawn at the end of May; Central Connect are pleased to advise we will be launching a replacement service from Monday 2nd June 2025, numbered 333.

Having analysed current usage data, kindly provided by Essex County Council on behalf of Arriva, we don't believe there is sufficient demand to reinstate the full timetable. Service 333 is being offered on a fully commercial basis with no local authority subsidies and as such the timetable has been designed to be as sustainable as possible and cover all existing periods that are deemed to be financially viable. 

Timetable

Service 333 will operate a generally hourly timetable on weekdays between approximately 0530 and 1930, with a reduced number of journeys continuing until approximately 2330. 

On Saturdays a limited timetable will initially operate with buses running every 3 hours in each direction between 0530 and 2130. 

At present, we don't believe there is sufficient demand to warrant a continuation of Sunday or overnight journeys.

>>Click here for a preview of the New Service 333 Timetable<<

Route

There will be no changes to the route, however the single morning alteration to serve Braintree College will not continue. 

>>Click here for a preview of the New Service 333 Route Map<<

Fares

Our fare structure for Service 333 hasn't been confirmed yet but we'll look to make this available as soon as possible. What we can advise is:

• Single fares will continue to be capped at £3 in line with the national bus fare cap.
• A range of Day, Week & Month passes will be available for regular travels.
• Child fares will be available to those under the age 19. Under 5s will travel free.
• English National Concessionary Travel Scheme passes will continue to be valid after 0900 on weekdays and any time on weekends. 
• Mobile tickets will be available via the myTrip app.