🚌 Bus from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre
7 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 19:34 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~30 min | 22 | 06:22 | 19:34 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 88A | First Essex | ~34 min | 7 | 09:56 | 21:55 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~44 min | 2 | 09:19 | 13:31 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~33 min | 1 | 18:21 | 18:21 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 88B | Central Connect | ~43 min | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~45 min | 1 | 11:29 | 11:29 | The Lion (o/s) |
| 88 | First Essex | ~25 min | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 | The Lion (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Earls Colne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre?
7 routes run directly from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre: the 88 (Central Connect), the 88A (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 88B (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect), the 88 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre?
Around 30 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 88) leaves around 06:22 and the last around 19:34. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earls Colne to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.