Bus from Halstead (Essex) to Lexden
4 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 21:46 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:46, last bus 19:46.
Next buses to Lexden as of 23:04
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 | ~34 min | 17 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 19:47 | High Street (NE-bound) | The Crown (o/s) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~38 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 15:03 | High Street (SW-bound) | The Crown (o/s) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~48 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 07:23 | 14:23 | High Street (SW-bound) | The Crown (o/s) | Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham & Fordham Heath |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~34 min | 1 | Sun 8 · no Saturday buses | 21:46 | 21:46 | High Street (NE-bound) | The Crown (o/s) | 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 Lexden
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 Lexden?
4 routes run directly from Halstead to Lexden: 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 The Crown (o/s), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Lexden?
Around 34 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 Lexden?
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 Lexden?
Adult singles from Halstead to Lexden: £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.