Bus from Earls Colne to Lexden
6 direct routes · 23–36 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lexden as of 12:06
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 | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:01 | 19:58 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~23 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 15:28 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~23 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 07:48 | 14:48 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 82, 88A, 82B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Central Connect | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 13:31 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Chappel, Great Tey, Marks Tey & Copford |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~25 min | 1 | Sun 8 · no Saturday buses | 21:55 | 21:55 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 11:29 | 11:29 | The Lion (o/s) | The Crown (o/s) | White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
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, 82 bus or 88A bus timetable.
Fares from Earls Colne to Lexden
- £2.50 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A, 88A and 82B (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 82 (Central Connect)
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 Lexden?
6 routes run directly from Earls Colne to Lexden: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 82 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 17 times each weekday — board at The Lion (o/s) and get off at The Crown (o/s), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Earls Colne to Lexden?
Between 23 minutes on the 88 and 36 on the 82B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham, Fordham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Earls Colne to Lexden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earls Colne to Lexden?
Adult singles from Earls Colne to Lexden: £2.50 on the 88, 89, 89A, 88A and 82B (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 82 (Central Connect). 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.