🚌 Bus from Birch to Colchester
2 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 08:02, last bus 16:49 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Central Connect | ~6 min | 7 | 08:02 | 16:49 | Mill Lane (adj) |
| 85 | First Essex | ~21 min | 1 | 15:36 | 15:36 | Hardys Green (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birch to Colchester?
2 routes run directly from Birch to Colchester: the 92 (Central Connect), the 85 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Birch to Colchester?
Around 6 minutes on the 92, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birch to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 92) leaves around 08:02 and the last around 16:49. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birch to Colchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.