🚌 Bus from Shrub End to Colchester City Centre
9 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 18:34 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~27 min | 73 | 07:00 | 18:34 | Walnut Tree Way (adj) |
| 56 | First Essex | ~14 min | 32 | 06:24 | 20:04 | Hazell Avenue (opp) |
| 1A | First Essex | ~10 min | 20 | 09:52 | 23:02 | Walnut Tree Way (opp) |
| 375 | First Essex | ~8 min | 18 | 07:30 | 19:40 | Walnut Tree Way (opp) |
| 75 | First Essex | ~10 min | 11 | 07:15 | 21:11 | Walnut Tree Way (opp) |
| 50 | First Essex | ~12 min | 8 | 08:14 | 19:09 | Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) |
| 92 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 7 | 08:11 | 16:58 | Leather Bottle (o/s) |
| 69 | First Essex | ~12 min | 1 | 11:54 | 11:54 | Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) |
| 85 | First Essex | ~11 min | 1 | 15:57 | 15:57 | Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shrub End 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 Shrub End to Colchester City Centre?
9 routes run directly from Shrub End to Colchester City Centre: the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 56 (First Essex), the 1A (First Essex), the 375 (First Essex), the 75 (First Essex), the 50 (First Essex), the 92 (Central Connect), the 69 (First Essex), the 85 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Shrub End to Colchester City Centre?
Around 27 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shrub End to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 18:34. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shrub End to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.