Bus from Colchester to Broomfield (Chelmsford)
2 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 09:08, last bus 15:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broomfield (Chelmsford) as of 13:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | Stephensons of Essex | ~68 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Essex County Hospital (opp) | Butlers Farm (opp) | Hatfield Peverel & Boreham |
| X70 | First Essex | ~78 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:08 | 09:08 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | The Angel (o/s) | Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall, Bradwell, Braintree & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester 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 676 bus or X70 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Broomfield
- £3.00 adult single on the X70 (First 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 to Broomfield?
2 routes run directly from Colchester to Broomfield: the 676 (Stephensons of Essex), the X70 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 676, once each weekday — board at Essex County Hospital (opp) and get off at Butlers Farm (opp), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Broomfield?
Around 68 minutes on the 676, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hatfield Peverel, Boreham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Broomfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:08 and the last around 15:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Broomfield?
An adult single from Colchester to Broomfield is £3.00 on the X70 (First Essex), from Essex County Hospital (o/s) to The Angel (o/s). 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.