🚌 Bus from Lexden to Colchester City Centre
16 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~11 min | 87 | 06:12 | 22:32 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 371 | First Essex | ~16 min | 41 | 07:03 | 20:23 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| X20 | First Essex | ~6 min | 7 | 23:03 | 03:53 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 88A | First Essex | ~6 min | 7 | 10:24 | 22:18 | King Coel Road North (opp) |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 7 | 09:11 | 14:50 | Chaucer Way (E-bound) |
| z75 | First Essex | ~15 min | 7 | 10:19 | 17:22 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 71 | First Essex | ~10 min | 4 | 19:51 | 23:03 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 4 | 08:29 | 18:53 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~16 min | 3 | 07:48 | 08:42 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 83B | Central Connect | ~51 min | 3 | 09:10 | 16:37 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) |
| 83 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 2 | 11:40 | 15:12 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 85 | First Essex | ~54 min | 1 | 15:14 | 15:14 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~28 min | 1 | 08:21 | 08:21 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~10 min | 1 | 12:04 | 12:04 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
| 88 | First Essex | ~8 min | 1 | 00:02 | 00:02 | King Coel Road North (opp) |
| X71 | First Essex | ~14 min | 1 | 20:43 | 20:43 | Halstead Road Corner (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lexden 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 Lexden to Colchester City Centre?
16 routes run directly from Lexden to Colchester City Centre: the 52 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 88A (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the z75 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 83B (Central Connect), the 83 (Central Connect), the 85 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the 82B (Central Connect), the 88 (First Essex), the X71 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Lexden to Colchester City Centre?
Around 11 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lexden to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 52) leaves around 06:12 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lexden to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.