🚌 Bus from Mile End to Colchester City Centre
16 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 22:23 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~23 min | 85 | 05:48 | 22:23 | Bedford Road (adj) |
| 51 | First Essex | ~17 min | 73 | 06:08 | 22:53 | Bedford Road (adj) |
| 87 | First Essex | ~16 min | 53 | 06:24 | 18:28 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| PR | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~12 min | 44 | 06:40 | 18:50 | Colchester North Park-and-Ride (N-bound) |
| 43 | Central Connect | ~16 min | 15 | 07:53 | 22:03 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| 2A | First Essex | ~12 min | 14 | 08:52 | 22:18 | Link Close (adj) |
| 93 | Ipswich Buses | ~12 min | 7 | 07:31 | 18:58 | Olympic Boulevard (W-bound) |
| X43 | Central Connect | ~16 min | 4 | 09:28 | 16:48 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 4 | 09:30 | 17:00 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| 43A | Central Connect | ~16 min | 4 | 10:11 | 17:23 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 4 | 10:45 | 14:35 | The Water Tower (opp) |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~21 min | 2 | 07:55 | 19:54 | The Water Tower (opp) |
| 80 | Central Connect | ~21 min | 2 | 09:20 | 10:33 | Whitebeam Close (opp) |
| 80A | Central Connect | ~16 min | 2 | 15:37 | 18:00 | Whitebeam Close (opp) |
| 43B | Central Connect | ~19 min | 2 | 07:53 | 18:42 | Cordelia Drive (opp) |
| 93A | Ipswich Buses | ~12 min | 1 | 09:18 | 09:18 | Olympic Boulevard (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mile End 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 Mile End to Colchester City Centre?
16 routes run directly from Mile End to Colchester City Centre: the 52 (First Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 87 (First Essex), the PR (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 43 (Central Connect), the 2A (First Essex), the 93 (Ipswich Buses), the X43 (Central Connect), the 42 (Central Connect), the 43A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 80 (Central Connect), the 80A (Central Connect), the 43B (Central Connect), the 93A (Ipswich Buses).
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Colchester City Centre?
Around 23 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 52) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 22:23. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.