Bus from Halstead (Essex) to Earls Colne
6 direct routes · 9–18 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 21:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Earls Colne as of 05:53
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 | ~11 min | 17 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 19:47 | High Street (NE-bound) | The Lion (o/s) | — |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 15:03 | High Street (SW-bound) | The Lion (o/s) | — |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~25 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 07:23 | 14:23 | High Street (SW-bound) | The Lion (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88A, 814, 818
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88A | Central Connect | ~9 min | 1 | Sun 8 · no Saturday buses | 21:46 | 21:46 | High Street (NE-bound) | The Lion (o/s) | — |
| 814 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | High Street (NE-bound) | The Lion (o/s) | Colne Engaine |
| 818 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Ramsey School (o/s) | The Lion (o/s) | Buntings Green & Colne Engaine |
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, 88A bus, 814 bus or 818 bus timetable.
Fares from Halstead to Earls Colne
- £2.50 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 814 and 818 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Earls Colne?
6 routes run directly from Halstead to Earls Colne: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 814 (Central Connect), the 818 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 17 times each weekday — board at High Street (NE-bound) and get off at The Lion (o/s), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Earls Colne?
Between 9 minutes on the 88A and 18 on the 814, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Halstead to Earls Colne?
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 Earls Colne?
Adult singles from Halstead to Earls Colne: £2.50 on the 88, 89, 89A and 88A (Central Connect); £5.00 on the 814 and 818 (Central Connect). The 814 and the 818 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.