Bus from Lexden to Earls Colne
6 direct routes · 23–35 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Earls Colne as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lexden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 18:57 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 89 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 19:50 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 89A | Central Connect | ~24 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 10:41 | 18:41 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 82, 88A, 82B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Central Connect | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:35 | 16:27 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Copford, Marks Tey, Great Tey, Chappel, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 88A | Central Connect | ~23 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 8 | 20:50 | 22:50 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:30 | 10:30 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Temperance Yard (o/s) | Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne & White Colne |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus, 89 bus, 89A bus, 82 bus or 88A bus timetable.
Fares from Lexden to Earls Colne
- £2.50 adult single on the 88, 89, 89A, 88A and 82B (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 82 (Central Connect)
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 Lexden to Earls Colne?
6 routes run directly from Lexden to Earls Colne: the 88 (Central Connect), the 89 (Central Connect), the 89A (Central Connect), the 82 (Central Connect), the 88A (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 14 times each weekday — board at Halstead Road Corner (opp) and get off at Temperance Yard (o/s), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lexden to Earls Colne?
Between 23 minutes on the 88A and 35 on the 82, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Fordham Heath, Aldham, Wakes Colne, White Colne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lexden to Earls Colne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lexden to Earls Colne?
Adult singles from Lexden to Earls Colne: £2.50 on the 88, 89, 89A, 88A and 82B (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 82 (Central Connect). 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.