Bus from Colchester to Wivenhoe
5 direct routes · 18–39 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 23:33 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:49, last bus 22:24.
Next buses to Wivenhoe as of 18:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First Essex | ~39 min | 45 | Sat 41 · Sun 28 | 06:20 | 23:03 | Middleborough (S-bound) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | — |
| 87 | First Essex | ~21 min | 38 | Sat 28 · Sun 11 | 06:03 | 23:33 | Brook Street (opp) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | — |
| 74 | Central Connect | ~29 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 08:05 | 18:35 | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | — |
| 74B | Central Connect | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 20:10 | 23:10 | Town Railway Station (Stop B) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | St John's Road (opp) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Ardleigh, Great Bromley, Hare Green, Frating, Frating Hill & Elmstead Market |
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 51 bus, 87 bus, 74 bus, 74B bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Wivenhoe
- £2.50 adult single on the 51 and 87 (First Essex)
- £3.00 adult single on the 74 and 74B (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex)
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 Wivenhoe?
5 routes run directly from Colchester to Wivenhoe: the 51 (First Essex), the 87 (First Essex), the 74 (Central Connect), the 74B (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 51, 45 times each weekday — board at Middleborough (S-bound) and get off at Rosabelle Avenue (opp), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Wivenhoe?
Between 18 minutes on the 74B and 39 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Wivenhoe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Wivenhoe?
Adult singles from Colchester to Wivenhoe: £2.50 on the 51 and 87 (First Essex); £3.00 on the 74 and 74B (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.