🚌 Bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester
2 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 22:17 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 25 | 07:01 | 22:17 | Chapel Ln (opp) |
| 77 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 3 | 10:40 | 17:10 | Chapel Ln (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elmstead Market 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 Elmstead Market to Colchester?
2 routes run directly from Elmstead Market to Colchester: the 76 (Central Connect), the 77 (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
Around 5 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 76) leaves around 07:01 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.