Bus from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre
6 direct routes · 12–29 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 22:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester City Centre as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Greenstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | First Essex | ~14 min | 76 | Sat 58 · Sun 37 | 05:45 | 22:34 | University Residences (o/s) | Osborne Street (Stop Ab) | — |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~22 min | 46 | Sat 43 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 18:25 | University Residences (o/s) | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | — |
| 3 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~15 min | 42 | weekdays only | 07:09 | 17:58 | University Residences (o/s) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
| 1A | First Essex | ~17 min | 7 | Sat 8 · Sun 11 | 19:19 | 22:28 | Berberis Walk (NE-bound) | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | — |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~29 min | 7 | weekdays only | 08:57 | 14:37 | Scarfe Way (opp) | Crouch Street (Stop Da) | — |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:02 | 15:02 | University Residences (o/s) | Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Greenstead 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 54 bus, 1 bus, 3 bus, 1A bus, 84 bus or 77A bus timetable.
Fares from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre
- £2.50 adult single on the 54 and 1A (First Essex) and the 84 (Central Connect)
- £2.60 adult single on the 1 (Arriva Herts and 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 Greenstead to Colchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre: the 54 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 3 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1A (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the 77A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 54, 76 times each weekday — board at University Residences (o/s) and get off at Osborne Street (Stop Ab), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre?
Between 12 minutes on the 77A and 29 on the 84, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 22:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre?
Adult singles from Greenstead to Colchester City Centre: £2.50 on the 54 and 1A (First Essex) and the 84 (Central Connect); £2.60 on the 1 (Arriva Herts and 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.