Bus from Stanway (Colchester) to Layer-de-la-Haye
2 direct routes · 36–51 min · first bus 15:18, last bus 15:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Layer-de-la-Haye as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stanway, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | First Essex | ~36 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Tollgate Rbt (near) | Les Bois (opp) | Copford, Birch, Layer Breton & Great Wigborough |
| 903 | Central Connect | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Tollgate Rbt (near) | Malting Green Rd (opp) | Copford, Marks Tey, Copford, Easthorpe, Birch & Layer Breton |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 85 bus or 903 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye
- £3.00 adult single on the 85 (First Essex)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 903 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye?
2 routes run directly from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye: the 85 (First Essex), the 903 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 85, once each weekday — board at Tollgate Rbt (near) and get off at Les Bois (opp), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye?
Between 36 minutes on the 85 and 51 on the 903, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Copford, Birch, Layer Breton, Great Wigborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:18 and the last around 15:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye?
Adult singles from Stanway to Layer-de-la-Haye: £3.00 on the 85 (First Essex); £5.00 on the 903 (Central Connect). The 903 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.