🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods
6 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~28 min | 116 | 06:05 | 18:55 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 52 | First Essex | ~25 min | 84 | 06:19 | 22:38 | Head Street (Stop Ec) |
| 51 | First Essex | ~27 min | 77 | 05:30 | 22:16 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~19 min | 22 | 07:20 | 18:41 | The George (Stop Gc) |
| 2A | First Essex | ~14 min | 13 | 09:02 | 22:27 | The George (Stop Gc) |
| 68 | First Essex | ~23 min | 4 | 19:20 | 22:47 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
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 Highwoods?
6 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 52 (First Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 2A (First Essex), the 68 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
Around 28 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 06:05 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Highwoods?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.