Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Lexden
1 direct route · about 36 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lexden as of 12:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~36 min | 45 | Sat 40 · Sun 27 | 05:47 | 22:21 | The Water Tower (opp) | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | — |
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 52 bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Lexden
- £2.50 adult single on the 52 (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 Lexden?
The 52 (First Essex) runs directly from Mile End to Lexden. Board at The Water Tower (opp) and get off at Halstead Road Corner (opp); the journey takes about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Lexden?
Around 36 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Lexden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Lexden?
An adult single from Mile End to Lexden is £2.50 on the 52 (First Essex), from The Water Tower (opp) to Halstead Road Corner (opp). 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.