Bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea
6 direct routes · 27–34 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 22:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Mersea as of 12:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | First Essex | ~27 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 19:14 | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Abberton, Langenhoe & Peldon |
| 63 | Central Connect | ~34 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 15:55 | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Abberton & Peldon |
| 68 | First Essex | ~27 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:16 | 22:31 | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Abberton & Peldon |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 67, 69, 69A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | First Essex | ~26 min | 2 | Thursdays only | 10:55 | 15:05 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Abberton & Peldon |
| 69 | First Essex | ~29 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 15:05 | 15:05 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Langenhoe & Peldon |
| 69A | First Essex | ~20 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 11:00 | 11:00 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Pyefleet House (o/s) | Abberton, Langenhoe & Peldon |
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 55 bus, 63 bus, 68 bus, 67 bus, 69 bus or 69A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea
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 West Mersea?
6 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea: the 55 (First Essex), the 63 (Central Connect), the 68 (First Essex), the 67 (First Essex), the 69 (First Essex), the 69A (First Essex). The most frequent is the 55, 13 times each weekday — board at Queen Street (Stop Ja) and get off at Pyefleet House (o/s), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
Between 27 minutes on the 55 and 34 on the 63, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Abberton, Langenhoe, Peldon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 22:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to West Mersea: £3.00 on the 55, 68, 67, 69 and 69A (First Essex) and the 63 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.