🚌 Bus from Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre
5 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 02:12, last bus 18:17 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | National Express | ~23 min | 9 | 02:12 | 18:17 | Motel (opp) |
| 93 | Ipswich Buses | ~56 min | 7 | 06:47 | 18:14 | White Horse (opp) |
| 717 | National Express | ~28 min | 7 | 02:12 | 18:17 | Motel (opp) |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~24 min | 1 | 06:03 | 06:03 | White Horse (opp) |
| 93A | Ipswich Buses | ~55 min | 1 | 08:35 | 08:35 | White Horse (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Capel St Mary 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 Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre: the 717 (National Express), the 93 (Ipswich Buses), the 717 (National Express), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 93A (Ipswich Buses).
How long does the bus take from Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre?
Around 23 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 717) leaves around 02:12 and the last around 18:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Capel St Mary to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.