Bus from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead
6 direct routes · 10–22 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Greenstead as of 12:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | First Essex | ~22 min | 74 | Sat 56 · Sun 38 | 06:04 | 22:43 | High Street (Stop Fc) | Library (opp) | — |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~11 min | 42 | Sat 43 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 18:37 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Library (opp) | — |
| 3 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~19 min | 42 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 18:09 | Osborne Street (Stop Af) | Library (opp) | — |
| 1A | First Essex | ~10 min | 9 | Sat 10 · Sun 11 | 19:01 | 23:13 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Library (opp) | — |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~22 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:26 | 14:01 | Head Street (Stop Ec) | University Residences (o/s) | — |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:54 | 08:54 | Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | Scarfe Way (opp) | — |
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 54 bus, 1 bus, 3 bus, 1A bus, 84 bus or 77A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead
- £2.50 adult single on the 54 and 1A (First Essex) and the 77A (Central Connect)
- £2.60 adult single on the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £1.50 adult single on the 84 (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 Colchester City Centre to Greenstead?
6 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead: the 54 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 3 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1A (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the 77A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 54, 74 times each weekday — board at High Street (Stop Fc) and get off at Library (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead?
Between 10 minutes on the 1A and 22 on the 54, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Greenstead: £2.50 on the 54 and 1A (First Essex) and the 77A (Central Connect); £2.60 on the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £1.50 on the 84 (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.