🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea
7 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 19:07 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | First Essex | ~39 min | 13 | 06:30 | 19:07 | Osborne Street (Stop Ab) |
| 68A | First Essex | ~31 min | 6 | 09:54 | 19:54 | Angel Court (Stop Ga) |
| 63 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 5 | 08:40 | 15:41 | High Street (Stop Fa) |
| 68 | First Essex | ~35 min | 3 | 20:13 | 22:28 | Angel Court (Stop Ga) |
| 67 | First Essex | ~30 min | 2 | 10:55 | 15:05 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 69 | First Essex | ~31 min | 1 | 15:05 | 15:05 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 69A | First Essex | ~22 min | 1 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 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 West Mersea?
7 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea: the 55 (First Essex), the 68A (First Essex), the 63 (Central Connect), the 68 (First Essex), the 67 (First Essex), the 69 (First Essex), the 69A (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
Around 39 minutes on the 55, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 55) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 19:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.