Bus from Colchester to Earls Colne
7 direct routes · 18–45 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:43 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:43, last bus 20:43.
Next buses to Earls Colne as of 18:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 18:35 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 19:30 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~45 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 10:20 | 18:20 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 82, 88A, 82A, 82B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Central Connect | ~43 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:28 | 16:19 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Copford, Marks Tey, Great Tey, Chappel, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 8 | 20:43 | 22:43 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 82A | Central Connect | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:36 | 08:36 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:23 | 10:23 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
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 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus, 82 bus, 88A bus or 82A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Earls Colne
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 Earls Colne?
7 routes run directly from Colchester to Earls Colne: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 82 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 82A (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 14 times each weekday — board at Head Street (Stop Ea) and get off at Temperance Yard (o/s), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Earls Colne?
Between 18 minutes on the 82A and 45 on the 88, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Earls Colne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Earls Colne?
Adult singles from Colchester to Earls Colne: £3.00 on the 88, 89, 89A, 82, 88A, 82A and 82B (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.