Bus from Earls Colne to Halstead (Essex)
6 direct routes · 10–19 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Halstead (Essex) as of 10:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Earls Colne, 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 | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 19:22 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | High Street (SW-bound) | — |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 11 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 20:09 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | High Street (SW-bound) | — |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~15 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 11:05 | 19:05 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | High Street (SW-bound) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88A, 814, 818
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 | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 8 | 21:13 | 23:13 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | High Street (SW-bound) | — |
| 814 | Central Connect | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | High Street (SW-bound) | Colne Engaine |
| 818 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Ramsey School (o/s) | Colne Engaine & Buntings Green |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus, 88A bus, 814 bus or 818 bus timetable.
Fares from Earls Colne to Halstead
- £2.50 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 814 and 818 (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 Earls Colne to Halstead?
6 routes run directly from Earls Colne to Halstead: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 814 (Central Connect), the 818 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 14 times each weekday — board at Temperance Yard (o/s) and get off at High Street (SW-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Earls Colne to Halstead?
Between 10 minutes on the 88A and 19 on the 814, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Earls Colne to Halstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earls Colne to Halstead?
Adult singles from Earls Colne to Halstead: £2.50 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect); £5.00 on the 814 and 818 (Central Connect). The 814 and the 818 cost at most £3.00 if they take 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.