Bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester
3 direct routes · 13–25 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elmstead Market, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Central Connect | ~25 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 07:01 | 22:17 | Chapel Ln (opp) | St John's Street (Stop Cd) | — |
| 77 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 17:10 | Chapel Ln (opp) | Town Railway Station (Stop C) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Chapel Ln (adj) | St John's Road (adj) | Frating Hill, Frating, Hare Green, Great Bromley & Ardleigh |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 76 bus, 77 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Elmstead Market to Colchester
- £3.00 adult single on the 76 and 77 (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex)
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 Elmstead Market to Colchester?
3 routes run directly from Elmstead Market to Colchester: the 76 (Central Connect), the 77 (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 76, 17 times each weekday — board at Chapel Ln (opp) and get off at St John's Street (Stop Cd), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
Between 13 minutes on the 77 and 25 on the 76, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elmstead Market to Colchester?
Adult singles from Elmstead Market to Colchester: £3.00 on the 76 and 77 (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.