Bus from Highwoods (Colchester) to Monkwick
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Monkwick as of 10:48
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 | ~40 min | 63 | Sat 40 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 19:01 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | Bardfield Road (opp) | — |
| 68 | First Essex | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:51 | 23:16 | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | Bardfield 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 or 68 bus timetable.
Fares from Highwoods to Monkwick
- £3.60 adult single on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 adult single on the 68 (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 Monkwick?
2 routes run directly from Highwoods to Monkwick: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 68 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 8, 63 times each weekday — board at Highwoods Approach (E-bound) and get off at Bardfield Road (opp), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Highwoods to Monkwick?
Around 40 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Highwoods to Monkwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Highwoods to Monkwick?
Adult singles from Highwoods to Monkwick: £3.60 on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 68 (First Essex). The 8 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.