Bus from Colchester to Fordham Heath
9 direct routes · 15–36 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fordham Heath as of 06:43
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 | ~32 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 18:35 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~32 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 19:30 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~32 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 10:20 | 18:20 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
| 83 | Central Connect | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:13 | 17:49 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Fiddlers Folly (adj) | — |
| 83B | Central Connect | ~36 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:03 | 16:29 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Wood Corner (E-bound) | Fordham & Aldham |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88A, 82A, 902, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88A | Central Connect | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 8 | 20:43 | 22:43 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
| 82A | Central Connect | ~3 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 08:38 | Holiday Inn (o/s) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
| 902 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Holiday Inn (o/s) | Wood Corner (E-bound) | Aldham |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:23 | 10:23 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Wood Corner (W-bound) | — |
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, 83 bus, 88A bus, 82A bus or 902 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Fordham Heath
- £2.50 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 83, 83B and 82B (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 902 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Fordham Heath?
9 routes run directly from Colchester to Fordham Heath: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 83 (Central Connect), the 83B (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 82A (Central Connect), the 902 (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 Wood Corner (W-bound), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Fordham Heath?
Between 15 minutes on the 88A and 36 on the 83B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Fordham Heath?
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 Fordham Heath?
Adult singles from Colchester to Fordham Heath: £2.50 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 83, 83B and 82B (Central Connect); £5.00 on the 902 (Central Connect). The 902 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.