Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Wivenhoe
2 direct routes · 41–54 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wivenhoe as of 09:30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First Essex | ~54 min | 45 | Sat 41 · Sun 28 | 06:07 | 22:51 | The Water Tower (opp) | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | — |
| 87 | First Essex | ~41 min | 29 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:24 | 18:24 | Cordelia Drive (opp) | Rosabelle Avenue (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 51 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Wivenhoe
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 Wivenhoe?
2 routes run directly from Mile End to Wivenhoe: the 51 (First Essex), the 87 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 51, 45 times each weekday — board at The Water Tower (opp) and get off at Rosabelle Avenue (opp), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Wivenhoe?
Between 41 minutes on the 87 and 54 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Wivenhoe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Wivenhoe?
Adult singles from Mile End to Wivenhoe: £2.50 on the 51 and 87 (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.