Bus from Colchester to Witham
4 direct routes · 27–45 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 21:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Witham as of 08:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~45 min | 23 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 05:22 | 18:18 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Newland Street (SW-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Feering & Kelvedon |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 525, 505
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First Essex | ~37 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:18 | 21:18 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Newland Street (SW-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Feering & Kelvedon |
| 525 | First Essex | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | Newland Street (SW-bound) | Feering & Kelvedon |
| 505 | Stephensons of Essex | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Essex County Hospital (opp) | Newland Street (SW-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 371 bus, 71 bus, 525 bus or 505 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Witham
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 Witham?
4 routes run directly from Colchester to Witham: the 371 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 525 (First Essex), the 505 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 23 times each weekday — board at Essex County Hospital (o/s) and get off at Newland Street (SW-bound), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Witham?
Between 27 minutes on the 505 and 45 on the 371, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Copford, Marks Tey, Feering, Kelvedon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Witham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 21:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Witham?
Adult singles from Colchester to Witham: £3.00 on the 371 and 71 (First Essex); £9.00 on the 525 (First Essex). 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.