🚌 Bus from Halstead to Colchester
5 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 21:40 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88A | First Essex | ~38 min | 7 | 09:40 | 21:40 | White Horse Avenue (N-bound) |
| 88 | Central Connect | ~50 min | 2 | 06:10 | 06:52 | High Street (SW-bound) |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~45 min | 1 | 17:56 | 17:56 | Conies Road (S-bound) |
| 88B | Central Connect | ~49 min | 1 | 07:17 | 07:17 | Conies Road (S-bound) |
| 88 | First Essex | ~28 min | 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | White Horse Avenue (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Halstead 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 Halstead to Colchester?
5 routes run directly from Halstead to Colchester: the 88A (First Essex), the 88 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 88B (Central Connect), the 88 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Colchester?
Around 38 minutes on the 88A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Halstead to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 88A) leaves around 09:40 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Halstead to Colchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.