Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Highwoods (Colchester)
7 direct routes · 4–34 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Highwoods (Colchester) as of 10:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~6 min | 65 | Sat 42 · no Sunday buses | 06:24 | 19:12 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 51 | First Essex | ~8 min | 46 | Sat 43 · Sun 28 | 05:46 | 22:30 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 52 | First Essex | ~4 min | 45 | Sat 42 · Sun 25 | 06:32 | 22:49 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Brinkley Lane (SW-bound) | — |
| 2 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~34 min | 22 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:06 | 18:25 | Cordelia Drive (opp) | Highwoods Square (Stop 2) | — |
| 11 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:17 | 07:17 | United Way (adj) | Highwoods Approach (E-bound) | — |
| 68 | First Essex | ~7 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:36 | 23:03 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 2A | First Essex | ~23 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 9 | 19:04 | 22:17 | Cordelia Drive (opp) | Highwoods Approach (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus, 51 bus, 52 bus, 2 bus, 11 bus, 68 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Highwoods
- £1.70 adult single on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £3.60 adult single on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 adult single on the 11 (Central Connect) and the 2A (First Essex)
- £2.30 adult single on the 68 (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 Highwoods?
7 routes run directly from Mile End to Highwoods: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 51 (First Essex), the 52 (First Essex), the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 11 (Central Connect), the 68 (First Essex), the 2A (First Essex). The most frequent is the 8, 65 times each weekday — board at The Water Tower (o/s) and get off at Highwoods Approach (W-bound), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Highwoods?
Between 4 minutes on the 52 and 34 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Highwoods?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Highwoods?
Adult singles from Mile End to Highwoods: £1.70 on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £3.60 on the 2 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 11 (Central Connect) and the 2A (First Essex); £2.30 on the 68 (First Essex). The 2 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.