🚌 Bus from Colchester to Dedham
4 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | First Essex | ~26 min | 6 | 08:05 | 18:05 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~36 min | 3 | 09:45 | 17:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~41 min | 2 | 11:00 | 16:13 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 80 | Central Connect | ~43 min | 1 | 11:59 | 11:59 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester to Dedham?
4 routes run directly from Colchester to Dedham: the 102 (First Essex), the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the 80 (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Dedham?
Around 26 minutes on the 102, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Dedham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 102) leaves around 08:05 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Dedham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.