Bus from Colchester to Dovercourt
2 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 20:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dovercourt as of 09:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | First Essex | ~72 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:26 | Brook Street (opp) | High Street (NE-bound) | Ardleigh, Manningtree, Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath, Bradfield, Wix & 3 more |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~81 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:44 | 20:44 | Brook Street (opp) | High Street (NE-bound) | Ardleigh, Dedham, Dedham Heath, Ardleigh, Manningtree, Mistley Heath & 8 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 104 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Dovercourt
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 Dovercourt?
2 routes run directly from Colchester to Dovercourt: the 104 (First Essex), the 102 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 104, 10 times each weekday — board at Brook Street (opp) and get off at High Street (NE-bound), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Dovercourt?
Around 72 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ardleigh, Manningtree, Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Dovercourt?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 20:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Dovercourt?
Adult singles from Colchester to Dovercourt: £3.00 on the 104 (First Essex) and the 102 (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.