🚌 Bus from Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre
8 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First Essex | ~20 min | 53 | 06:20 | 18:25 | Malvern Way (N-bound) |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~18 min | 22 | 07:00 | 18:20 | Malvern Way (N-bound) |
| 43 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 15 | 07:49 | 22:01 | Half Butt (opp) |
| 2A | First Essex | ~17 min | 14 | 08:47 | 22:13 | Malvern Way (N-bound) |
| X43 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 4 | 09:26 | 16:46 | Half Butt (opp) |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 4 | 09:28 | 16:58 | Half Butt (opp) |
| 43A | Central Connect | ~18 min | 4 | 10:09 | 17:21 | Half Butt (opp) |
| 43B | Central Connect | ~23 min | 2 | 07:49 | 18:40 | Half Butt (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Great Horkesley 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 Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre: the 87 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 43 (Central Connect), the 2A (First Essex), the X43 (Central Connect), the 42 (Central Connect), the 43A (Central Connect), the 43B (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre?
Around 20 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 87) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Great Horkesley to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.