Bus from Halstead (Essex) to Colchester
4 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 21:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 03:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Halstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~41 min | 17 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 19:47 | High Street (NE-bound) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 15:03 | High Street (SW-bound) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~55 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 07:23 | 14:23 | High Street (SW-bound) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~40 min | 1 | Sun 8 · no Saturday buses | 21:46 | 21:46 | High Street (NE-bound) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus or 88A bus timetable.
Fares from Halstead to Colchester
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 Halstead to Colchester?
4 routes run directly from Halstead to Colchester: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 17 times each weekday — board at High Street (NE-bound) and get off at Head Street (Stop Ea), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Colchester?
Around 41 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Halstead to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 21:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Halstead to Colchester?
Adult singles from Halstead to Colchester: £3.00 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect). 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.