Bus from Colchester to Little Clacton

1 direct route · about 50 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).

Next buses to Little Clacton as of 16:39

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
76 Central Connect ~50 min 16 Sat 16 · Sun 8 07:35 22:45 Head Street (Stop Ea) Elm Road (opp) Elmstead Market, Frating Hill, Frating, Great Bentley, Weeley & Weeley Heath

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 76 bus timetable.

Fares from Colchester to Little Clacton

  • £3.00 adult single on the 76 (Central Connect)

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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Colchester to Little Clacton?

The 76 (Central Connect) runs directly from Colchester to Little Clacton. Board at Head Street (Stop Ea) and get off at Elm Road (opp); the journey takes about 50 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Colchester to Little Clacton?

Around 50 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Elmstead Market, Frating Hill, Frating, Great Bentley and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Little Clacton?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Colchester to Little Clacton?

An adult single from Colchester to Little Clacton is £3.00 on the 76 (Central Connect), from Head Street (Stop Ea) to Elm Road (opp). 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.

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