Bus from Brightlingsea to St Osyth
2 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 07:19, last bus 21:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Osyth as of 08:04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Central Connect | ~23 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 21:19 | Colne School (opp) | The Kings Arms (adj) | Thorrington, Great Bentley & Aingers Green |
| C3 | Stephensons of Essex | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Colne School (opp) | The Kings Arms (adj) | Thorrington & Aingers Green |
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 78 bus or C3 bus timetable.
Fares from Brightlingsea to St Osyth
- £2.50 adult single on the 78 (Central Connect)
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 St Osyth?
2 routes run directly from Brightlingsea to St Osyth: the 78 (Central Connect), the C3 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 78, 8 times each weekday — board at Colne School (opp) and get off at The Kings Arms (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brightlingsea to St Osyth?
Around 23 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thorrington, Great Bentley, Aingers Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brightlingsea to St Osyth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:19 and the last around 21:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brightlingsea to St Osyth?
An adult single from Brightlingsea to St Osyth is £2.50 on the 78 (Central Connect), from Colne School (opp) to The Kings Arms (adj). 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.