Bus from Monkwick to Highwoods (Colchester)
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 22:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Highwoods (Colchester) as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Monkwick, 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 | ~40 min | 65 | Sat 42 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 18:42 | Bardfield Road (adj) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
| 68 | First Essex | ~35 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:23 | 22:35 | Bardfield Road (adj) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus or 68 bus timetable.
Fares from Monkwick to Highwoods
- £3.60 adult single on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 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 Monkwick to Highwoods?
2 routes run directly from Monkwick to Highwoods: the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 68 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 8, 65 times each weekday — board at Bardfield Road (adj) and get off at Highwoods Approach (W-bound), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Monkwick to Highwoods?
Around 40 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkwick to Highwoods?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 22:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Monkwick to Highwoods?
Adult singles from Monkwick to Highwoods: £3.60 on the 8 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 68 (First Essex). The 8 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.