Bus from Alresford to Brightlingsea
3 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brightlingsea as of 12:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alresford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First Essex | ~10 min | 36 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:24 | 23:00 | Coach Road Corner (E-bound) | Strangers Corner (SE-bound) | Thorrington |
| C1 | Stephensons of Essex | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:11 | 08:11 | Coach Road Corner (E-bound) | Colne School (adj) | Thorrington |
| C7 | Stephensons of Essex | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Coach Road Corner (E-bound) | Colne School (adj) | Thorrington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alresford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 87 bus, C1 bus or C7 bus timetable.
Fares from Alresford to Brightlingsea
- £3.00 adult single on the 87 (First Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alresford to Brightlingsea?
3 routes run directly from Alresford to Brightlingsea: the 87 (First Essex), the C1 (Stephensons of Essex), the C7 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 87, 36 times each weekday — board at Coach Road Corner (E-bound) and get off at Strangers Corner (SE-bound), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alresford to Brightlingsea?
Around 10 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thorrington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alresford to Brightlingsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alresford to Brightlingsea?
An adult single from Alresford to Brightlingsea is £3.00 on the 87 (First Essex), from Coach Road Corner (E-bound) to Strangers Corner (SE-bound). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.