Bus from Highwoods (Colchester) to Mile End (Colchester)
7 direct routes · 4–38 min · first bus 05:43, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mile End (Colchester) as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Highwoods, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~7 min | 64 | Sat 40 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 19:31 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | The Water Tower (opp) | — |
| 51 | First Essex | ~7 min | 45 | Sat 41 · Sun 28 | 06:01 | 22:46 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | The Water Tower (opp) | — |
| 52 | First Essex | ~4 min | 45 | Sat 40 · Sun 27 | 05:43 | 22:18 | Brinkley Lane (NE-bound) | The Water Tower (opp) | — |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~38 min | 21 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 18:10 | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) | Boxted Road (opp) | — |
| 11 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 7 | weekdays only | 16:28 | 19:14 | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | United Way (opp) | — |
| 68 | First Essex | ~6 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:51 | 23:16 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | The Water Tower (opp) | — |
| 2A | First Essex | ~27 min | 3 | Sat 4 · Sun 10 | 19:31 | 21:40 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | Boxted Road (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus, 51 bus, 52 bus, 2 bus, 11 bus, 68 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Highwoods to Mile End
- £1.70 adult single on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.30 adult single on the 51, 52 and 68 (First Essex)
- £3.60 adult single on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £1.50 adult single on the 11 (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 2A (First Essex)
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 Highwoods to Mile End?
7 routes run directly from Highwoods to Mile End: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 52 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 11 (Central Connect), the 68 (First Essex), the 2A (First Essex). The most frequent is the 8, 64 times each weekday — board at Highwoods Approach (E-bound) and get off at The Water Tower (opp), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Highwoods to Mile End?
Between 4 minutes on the 52 and 38 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Highwoods to Mile End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:43 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Highwoods to Mile End?
Adult singles from Highwoods to Mile End: £1.70 on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.30 on the 51, 52 and 68 (First Essex); £3.60 on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £1.50 on the 11 (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 2A (First Essex). The 2 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.