🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Lexden
16 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~11 min | 85 | 06:06 | 22:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 371 | First Essex | ~11 min | 37 | 05:20 | 20:00 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| X20 | First Essex | ~18 min | 30 | 06:33 | 21:18 | High Street (Stop Fd) |
| 88 | Central Connect | ~20 min | 21 | 06:52 | 20:03 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 88A | First Essex | ~10 min | 8 | 08:40 | 22:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| z75 | First Essex | ~11 min | 7 | 09:40 | 16:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Ab) |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 6 | 10:01 | 15:01 | High Street (Stop Fa) |
| 71 | First Essex | ~9 min | 4 | 19:15 | 22:10 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 83 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 3 | 10:10 | 17:45 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 2 | 12:25 | 16:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~13 min | 2 | 15:00 | 16:30 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 82A | Central Connect | ~12 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~15 min | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~22 min | 1 | 18:01 | 18:01 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 88B | Central Connect | ~23 min | 1 | 15:39 | 15:39 | Head Street (Stop Ea) |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~10 min | 1 | 10:20 | 10:20 | 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 Lexden?
16 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Lexden: the 52 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 88 (Central Connect), the 88A (First Essex), the z75 (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the 71 (First Essex), the 83 (Central Connect), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 82A (Central Connect), the 520 (First Essex), the 88A (Central Connect), the 88B (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Lexden?
Around 11 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Lexden?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 52) leaves around 06:06 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Lexden?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.