Bus from Marks Tey to Colchester
12 direct routes · 7–34 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 01:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Marks Tey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~26 min | 23 | Sat 20 · Sun 12 | 06:52 | 20:13 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
| X20 | First Essex | ~26 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 03:45 | 01:45 | Railway Station (o/s) | Middleborough (N-bound) | Copford |
| 717 | National Express | ~15 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 09:35 | 01:30 | Railway Station (o/s) | Coach Stop (East-bound) | — |
| 717 | National Express | ~15 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 09:35 | 01:30 | Railway Station (o/s) | Coach Stop (East-bound) | — |
| 15 | Stephensons of Essex | ~7 min | 4 | weekdays only | 05:38 | 07:15 | Railway Station (o/s) | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | — |
| 71 | First Essex | ~17 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 19:41 | 22:53 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 18:44 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 320, 520, 903, 901, X71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | First Essex | ~28 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 08:26 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
| 520 | First Essex | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
| 903 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Railway Station (o/s) | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Copford |
| 901 | Central Connect | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:20 | Railway Station (o/s) | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Copford |
| X71 | First Essex | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:33 | 20:33 | Railway Station (o/s) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | Copford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Marks Tey 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 371 bus, X20 bus, 717 bus, 15 bus, 71 bus, 82 bus, 320 bus or 520 bus timetable.
Fares from Marks Tey to Colchester
- £3.00 adult single on the 371, X20, 71, 320, 520 and X71 (First Essex) and the 82 (Central Connect)
- £6.00 adult single, £9.30 return on the 717 (National Express) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 903 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Marks Tey to Colchester?
12 routes run directly from Marks Tey to Colchester: the 371 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 717 (National Express), the 717 (National Express), the 15 (Stephensons of Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the 903 (Central Connect), the 901 (Central Connect), the X71 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 371, 23 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (o/s) and get off at Head Street (Stop Ea), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Marks Tey to Colchester?
Between 7 minutes on the 15 and 34 on the 520, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Copford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Marks Tey to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:45 and the last around 01:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Marks Tey to Colchester?
Adult singles from Marks Tey to Colchester: £3.00 on the 371, X20, 71, 320, 520 and X71 (First Essex) and the 82 (Central Connect); £6.00 on the 717 (National Express); £5.00 on the 903 (Central Connect). The 717 and the 903 cost at most £3.00 if they take 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.