Bus from Clacton to Colchester
3 direct routes · 48–65 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clacton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Central Connect | ~64 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 06:20 | 21:45 | Jackson Road (Stand F) | St John's Street (Stop Cd) | Weeley Heath, Weeley, Great Bentley, Frating, Frating Hill & Elmstead Market |
| 74 | Central Connect | ~65 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:53 | 18:23 | Jackson Road (Stand F) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | St Osyth, Aingers Green, Thorrington, Alresford & Wivenhoe |
| 74B | Central Connect | ~48 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:15 | 22:15 | Jackson Road (Stand F) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | St Osyth, Aingers Green, Thorrington, Alresford & Wivenhoe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clacton 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 76 bus, 74 bus or 74B bus timetable.
Fares from Clacton to Colchester
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 Clacton to Colchester?
3 routes run directly from Clacton to Colchester: the 76 (Central Connect), the 74 (Central Connect), the 74B (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 76, 17 times each weekday — board at Jackson Road (Stand F) and get off at St John's Street (Stop Cd), about 64 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clacton to Colchester?
Between 48 minutes on the 74B and 65 on the 74, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Weeley Heath, Weeley, Great Bentley, Frating and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clacton to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clacton to Colchester?
Adult singles from Clacton to Colchester: £3.00 on the 76, 74 and 74B (Central Connect). 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.