🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Lawford
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 19:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | First Essex | ~31 min | 11 | 07:12 | 19:10 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| 102 | First Essex | ~37 min | 6 | 08:05 | 18:05 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~54 min | 1 | 17:40 | 17:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~55 min | 1 | 16:13 | 16:13 | 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 Lawford?
4 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Lawford: the 104 (First Essex), the 102 (First Essex), the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Lawford?
Around 31 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Lawford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 104) leaves around 07:12 and the last around 19:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Lawford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.