🚌 Bus from Highwoods to Colchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 19:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~26 min | 115 | 06:15 | 19:30 | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) |
| 52 | First Essex | ~34 min | 85 | 05:39 | 22:14 | Highwoods Square (Stop 3) |
| 51 | First Essex | ~26 min | 73 | 06:00 | 22:45 | Highwoods Square (Stop 3) |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~22 min | 21 | 07:15 | 18:10 | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) |
| 2A | First Essex | ~17 min | 13 | 08:15 | 21:40 | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) |
| 68 | First Essex | ~23 min | 4 | 19:50 | 23:15 | Highwoods Square (Stop 3) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Highwoods 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 Highwoods to Colchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Highwoods to Colchester City Centre: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 52 (First Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 2A (First Essex), the 68 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Highwoods to Colchester City Centre?
Around 26 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Highwoods to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Highwoods to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.