🚌 Bus from Monkwick to Colchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 18:41 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~15 min | 116 | 05:50 | 18:41 | Gosfield Road (E-bound) |
| 55 | First Essex | ~13 min | 20 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Gosfield Road (E-bound) |
| 68 | First Essex | ~15 min | 4 | 20:20 | 23:32 | Gosfield Rd (W-bound) |
| 63A | Central Connect | ~19 min | 2 | 06:33 | 19:03 | John Mace Road (opp) |
| 63 | Central Connect | ~19 min | 1 | 07:22 | 07:22 | John Mace Road (opp) |
| 68A | First Essex | ~13 min | 1 | 20:58 | 20:58 | Lethe Grove (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Monkwick 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 Monkwick to Colchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Monkwick to Colchester City Centre: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 55 (First Essex), the 68 (First Essex), the 63A (Central Connect), the 63 (Central Connect), the 68A (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Monkwick to Colchester City Centre?
Around 15 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkwick to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 05:50 and the last around 18:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Monkwick to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.