🚌 Bus from Earls Colne to Halstead
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 07:36, last bus 20:48 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 21 | 07:36 | 20:48 | The Lion (opp) |
| 88A | First Essex | ~10 min | 8 | 09:18 | 23:14 | The Lion (opp) |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~13 min | 1 | 18:53 | 18:53 | The Lion (opp) |
| 88B | Central Connect | ~15 min | 1 | 16:35 | 16:35 | The Lion (opp) |
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 Halstead?
4 routes run directly from Earls Colne to Halstead: the 88 (Central Connect), the 88A (First Essex), the 88A (Central Connect), the 88B (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Earls Colne to Halstead?
Around 14 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Earls Colne to Halstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 88) leaves around 07:36 and the last around 20:48. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earls Colne to Halstead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.