Bus from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea
1 direct route · about 40 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brightlingsea as of 13:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester City Centre, 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 | ~40 min | 36 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:01 | 22:36 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Strangers Corner (SE-bound) | Wivenhoe, Alresford & Thorrington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester City Centre 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 Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea
- £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 Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea?
The 87 (First Essex) runs directly from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea. Board at Greyfriars (Stop Ha) and get off at Strangers Corner (SE-bound); the journey takes about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea?
Around 40 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wivenhoe, Alresford, Thorrington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea?
An adult single from Colchester City Centre to Brightlingsea is £3.00 on the 87 (First Essex), from Greyfriars (Stop Ha) to Strangers Corner (SE-bound). 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.