🚌 Bus from Stanway to Colchester City Centre
17 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 22:22 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~24 min | 87 | 06:00 | 22:22 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 371 | First Essex | ~21 min | 41 | 06:59 | 20:19 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 375 | First Essex | ~13 min | 18 | 07:25 | 19:37 | Colchester Zoo (opp) |
| 75 | First Essex | ~14 min | 11 | 07:10 | 21:07 | Colchester Zoo (opp) |
| X20 | First Essex | ~9 min | 7 | 22:59 | 03:50 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~26 min | 7 | 08:55 | 14:35 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| z75 | First Essex | ~27 min | 7 | 10:07 | 17:10 | Colchester Zoo (o/s) |
| 92 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 7 | 08:08 | 16:55 | Colchester Zoo (opp) |
| 71 | First Essex | ~14 min | 4 | 19:47 | 22:59 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 4 | 08:23 | 18:49 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~23 min | 3 | 07:41 | 08:35 | Tollgate Centre (E-bound) |
| 83B | Central Connect | ~49 min | 3 | 09:12 | 16:40 | Lucy Lane South (opp) |
| 83 | Central Connect | ~19 min | 2 | 11:36 | 15:06 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| 85 | First Essex | ~49 min | 1 | 15:19 | 15:19 | Sainsburys Store (opp) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~35 min | 1 | 08:14 | 08:14 | Tollgate Centre (E-bound) |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
| X71 | First Essex | ~18 min | 1 | 20:39 | 20:39 | Sainsburys Store (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanway 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 Stanway to Colchester City Centre?
17 routes run directly from Stanway to Colchester City Centre: the 52 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the 375 (First Essex), the 75 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the z75 (First Essex), the 92 (Central Connect), the 71 (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 83B (Central Connect), the 83 (Central Connect), the 85 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the 82B (Central Connect), the X71 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Stanway to Colchester City Centre?
Around 24 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanway to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 52) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 22:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanway to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.