🚌 Bus from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre
9 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 20:13 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~29 min | 41 | 06:52 | 20:13 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 717 | National Express | ~15 min | 10 | 01:30 | 22:35 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 717 | National Express | ~15 min | 9 | 01:30 | 22:35 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| X20 | First Essex | ~17 min | 7 | 22:50 | 03:42 | Poplars Nurseries (opp) |
| 71 | First Essex | ~20 min | 4 | 19:41 | 22:53 | Railway Station (o/s) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~22 min | 4 | 08:14 | 18:41 | Domsey Bank (opp) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~38 min | 3 | 07:26 | 08:19 | Poplars Nurseries (opp) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~51 min | 1 | 07:58 | 07:58 | Poplars Nurseries (opp) |
| X71 | First Essex | ~24 min | 1 | 20:33 | 20:33 | Railway Station (o/s) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre?
9 routes run directly from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre: the 371 (First Essex), the 717 (National Express), the 717 (National Express), the X20 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the X71 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre?
Around 29 minutes on the 371, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 371) leaves around 06:52 and the last around 20:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Marks Tey to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.