Bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods (Colchester)
6 direct routes · 12–23 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Highwoods (Colchester) as of 13:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~21 min | 65 | Sat 42 · no Sunday buses | 06:08 | 18:57 | Head Street (Stop Ec) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 51 | First Essex | ~23 min | 46 | Sat 43 · Sun 28 | 05:33 | 22:19 | Head Street (Stop Ec) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 52 | First Essex | ~19 min | 45 | Sat 42 · Sun 25 | 06:19 | 22:38 | Head Street (Stop Ec) | Brinkley Lane (SW-bound) | — |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~19 min | 22 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:22 | 18:43 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) | — |
| 68 | First Essex | ~20 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:23 | 22:50 | Head Street (Stop Ec) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 2A | First Essex | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 9 | 19:15 | 22:28 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
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 8 bus, 51 bus, 52 bus, 2 bus, 68 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods
- £2.60 adult single on the 8 and 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 51, 52, 68 and 2A (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 Highwoods?
6 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 52 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 68 (First Essex), the 2A (First Essex). The most frequent is the 8, 65 times each weekday — board at Head Street (Stop Ec) and get off at Highwoods Approach (W-bound), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
Between 12 minutes on the 2A and 23 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods: £2.60 on the 8 and 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 51, 52, 68 and 2A (First Essex). 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.