Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Great Horkesley
5 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Great Horkesley as of 07:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mile End, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First Essex | ~4 min | 26 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 18:08 | Boxted Road (opp) | Half Butt (o/s) | — |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~3 min | 21 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 18:51 | Boxted Road (opp) | Half Butt (o/s) | — |
| 43 | Central Connect | ~2 min | 10 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 18:12 | Cordelia Drive (adj) | Half Butt (o/s) | — |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~2 min | 4 | Sat 2 · Sun 4 | 14:46 | 22:56 | Cordelia Drive (adj) | Half Butt (o/s) | — |
| 2A | First Essex | ~3 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 10 | 18:53 | 22:07 | Boxted Road (opp) | Half Butt (o/s) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 87 bus, 2 bus, 43 bus, 42 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Great Horkesley
- £2.50 adult single on the 87 (First Essex)
- £2.60 adult single on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £1.50 adult single on the 43 and 42 (Central Connect)
- £2.30 adult single on the 2A (First Essex)
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 Mile End to Great Horkesley?
5 routes run directly from Mile End to Great Horkesley: the 87 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 43 (Central Connect), the 42 (Central Connect), the 2A (First Essex). The most frequent is the 87, 26 times each weekday — board at Boxted Road (opp) and get off at Half Butt (o/s), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Great Horkesley?
Around 4 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Great Horkesley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Great Horkesley?
Adult singles from Mile End to Great Horkesley: £2.50 on the 87 (First Essex); £2.60 on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £1.50 on the 43 and 42 (Central Connect); £2.30 on the 2A (First Essex). 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.