Bus from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath
4 direct routes · 10–37 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First Essex | ~10 min | 45 | Sat 41 · Sun 28 | 06:27 | 23:10 | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | Old Heath Post Office (o/s) | — |
| 53 | First Essex | ~10 min | 21 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 07:06 | 22:41 | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | The Bell (o/s) | — |
| 175 | Stephensons of Essex | ~18 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:45 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | The Bell (o/s) | — |
| 174 | Stephensons of Essex | ~37 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 15:05 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | The Bell (opp) | Abberton & Fingringhoe |
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 51 bus, 53 bus, 175 bus or 174 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath
- £2.30 adult single on the 51 (First Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 53 (First Essex)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 175 and 174 (Stephensons of 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 Old Heath?
4 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath: the 51 (First Essex), the 53 (First Essex), the 175 (Stephensons of Essex), the 174 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 51, 45 times each weekday — board at Queen Street (Stop Ja) and get off at Old Heath Post Office (o/s), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath?
Between 10 minutes on the 51 and 37 on the 174, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Old Heath: £2.30 on the 51 (First Essex); £2.50 on the 53 (First Essex); £2.00 on the 175 and 174 (Stephensons of 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.