Bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre
5 direct routes · 13–19 min · first bus 08:11, last bus 19:06 (weekdays); night service 56 runs at 23:11.
Next buses to Colchester City Centre as of 13:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Layer-de-la-Haye, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | First Essex | ~15 min | 8 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:11 | 19:06 | Les Bois (opp) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 56, 69, 85, 50B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | First Essex | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 23:11 | 23:11 | Les Bois (opp) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
| 69 | First Essex | ~15 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 11:51 | 11:51 | Les Bois (opp) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
| 85 | First Essex | ~13 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Les Bois (opp) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
| 50B | First Essex | ~15 min | 1 | Mondays only | 11:51 | 11:51 | Les Bois (opp) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Layer-de-la-Haye 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 50 bus, 56 bus, 69 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre
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 Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre: the 50 (First Essex), the 56 (First Essex), the 69 (First Essex), the 85 (First Essex), the 50B (First Essex). The most frequent is the 50, 8 times each weekday — board at Les Bois (opp) and get off at Head Street (Stop Ea), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre?
Between 13 minutes on the 85 and 19 on the 56, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:11 and the last around 19:06 — and night service 56 runs at 23:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre?
Adult singles from Layer-de-la-Haye to Colchester City Centre: £2.50 on the 50, 56, 69 and 50B (First Essex). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.