Bus from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre
1 direct route · about 42 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 22:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester City Centre as of 12:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brightlingsea, 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 | ~42 min | 37 | Sat 27 · Sun 12 | 06:48 | 22:27 | Colne School (opp) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | Thorrington, Alresford & Wivenhoe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brightlingsea 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 timetable.
Fares from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre
- £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 Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre?
The 87 (First Essex) runs directly from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre. Board at Colne School (opp) and get off at Greyfriars (Stop Hb); the journey takes about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre?
Around 42 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thorrington, Alresford, Wivenhoe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:48 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre?
An adult single from Brightlingsea to Colchester City Centre is £3.00 on the 87 (First Essex), from Colne School (opp) to Greyfriars (Stop Hb). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.