Bus from Colchester City Centre to Halstead (Essex)
4 direct routes · 41–60 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Halstead (Essex) as of 12:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~60 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 18:35 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | High Street (SW-bound) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~60 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 19:30 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | High Street (SW-bound) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~60 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 10:20 | 18:20 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | High Street (SW-bound) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~41 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 8 | 20:42 | 22:42 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | High Street (SW-bound) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne & Earls Colne |
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 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus or 88A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Halstead
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 Halstead?
4 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Halstead: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 14 times each weekday — board at Head Street (Stop Ea) and get off at High Street (SW-bound), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Halstead?
Between 41 minutes on the 88A and 60 on the 88, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Halstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Halstead?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Halstead: £3.00 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (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.