Bus from Colchester City Centre to Stanway (Colchester)
19 direct routes · 10–45 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 22:41 (weekdays); night service X20 runs 03:21–01:21.
Next buses to Stanway (Colchester) as of 15:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~27 min | 45 | Sat 40 · Sun 27 | 06:07 | 22:41 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Sainsburys Store (adj) | — |
| 371 | First Essex | ~14 min | 23 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 05:21 | 18:17 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| X20 | First Essex | ~14 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 03:21 | 01:21 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 375 | First Essex | ~14 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:46 | 20:01 | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | Colchester Zoo (o/s) | — |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 6 | weekdays only | 10:06 | 15:06 | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | Sainsburys Store (adj) | — |
| 92 | Central Connect | ~21 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 17:10 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Colchester Zoo (o/s) | — |
| 71 | First Essex | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 19:17 | 22:10 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 75 | First Essex | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 15:53 | 19:11 | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | Colchester Zoo (o/s) | — |
| 83 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:12 | 17:47 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 83B | Central Connect | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 16:27 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Fordham Heath, Fordham, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 82, 320, 79, 85, 82A, 520, O4, 82B, X70
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Central Connect | ~16 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:27 | 16:17 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 320 | First Essex | ~15 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:03 | 16:33 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 79 | First Essex | ~46 min | 2 | Fridays only | 11:10 | 15:03 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Colchester Zoo (opp) | Heckfordbridge, Birch, Smyths Green, Messing, Tiptree, Messing & 3 more |
| 85 | First Essex | ~11 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:07 | 15:07 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 82A | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:27 | 07:27 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 520 | First Essex | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:03 | 16:03 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:18 | 17:18 | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:22 | 10:22 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
| X70 | First Essex | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:07 | 09:07 | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | Tollgate Rbt (near) | — |
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 52 bus, 371 bus, X20 bus, 375 bus, 84 bus, 92 bus, 71 bus or 75 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Stanway
- £2.50 adult single on the 52, 371, X20, 375, 71, 75, 320, 79, 85, 520 and X70 (First Essex) and the 84, 92, 83, 82, 82A and 82B (Central Connect)
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 Stanway?
19 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Stanway: the 52 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 375 (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the 92 (Central Connect), the 71 (First Essex), the 75 (First Essex), the 83 (Central Connect), the 83B (Central Connect), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 79 (First Essex), the 85 (First Essex), the 82A (Central Connect), the 520 (First Essex), the O4 (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect), the X70 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 52, 45 times each weekday — board at Crouch Street (Stop Db) and get off at Sainsburys Store (adj), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Stanway?
Between 10 minutes on the 71 and 45 on the 83B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Stanway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 22:41 — and night service X20 runs 03:21–01:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Stanway?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Stanway: £2.50 on the 52, 371, X20, 375, 71, 75, 320, 79, 85, 520 and X70 (First Essex) and the 84, 92, 83, 82, 82A and 82B (Central Connect). 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.