🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne
6 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 20:03 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 21 | 06:52 | 20:03 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 88A | First Essex | ~38 min | 8 | 08:40 | 22:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~48 min | 2 | 12:25 | 16:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~52 min | 1 | 18:01 | 18:01 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 88B | Central Connect | ~56 min | 1 | 15:39 | 15:39 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~45 min | 1 | 10:20 | 10:20 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne?
6 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne: the 88 (Central Connect), the 88A (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 88B (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne?
Around 45 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 88) leaves around 06:52 and the last around 20:03. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Earls Colne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.