Bus from Stanway (Colchester) to Lexden
16 direct routes · 5–15 min · first bus 03:50, last bus 01:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lexden as of 07:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | First Essex | ~14 min | 46 | Sat 42 · Sun 27 | 06:00 | 22:22 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 371 | First Essex | ~7 min | 23 | Sat 20 · Sun 12 | 06:59 | 20:19 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| X20 | First Essex | ~6 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 03:50 | 01:50 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 84 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 7 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 14:35 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Chaucer Way (E-bound) | — |
| 15 | Stephensons of Essex | ~15 min | 4 | weekdays only | 17:43 | 19:28 | Winstree Court (o/s) | Halstead Road Corner (adj) | — |
| 71 | First Essex | ~5 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 19:47 | 22:59 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 82 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:23 | 18:49 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 83B | Central Connect | ~5 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 17:16 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 83, 320, 83A, 85, 520, O4, 82B, X71
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Central Connect | ~7 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:36 | 15:06 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 320 | First Essex | ~6 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 08:38 | Barn Fields (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 83A | Central Connect | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 07:50 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | Chaucer Way (E-bound) | — |
| 85 | First Essex | ~6 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 11:55 | 11:55 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 520 | First Essex | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:17 | 08:17 | Barn Fields (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| 82B | Central Connect | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:00 | 12:00 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
| X71 | First Essex | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:39 | 20:39 | Sainsburys Store (adj) | The Crown (o/s) | — |
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 52 bus, 371 bus, X20 bus, 84 bus, 15 bus, 71 bus, 82 bus or 83 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanway to Lexden
- £2.50 adult single on the 52, 371, X20, 71, 320, 85, 520 and X71 (First Essex) and the 84, 82, 83B, 83, 83A and 82B (Central Connect)
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 Lexden?
16 routes run directly from Stanway to Lexden: the 52 (First Essex), the 371 (First Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 84 (Central Connect), the 15 (Stephensons of Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the 82 (Central Connect), the 83B (Central Connect), the 83 (Central Connect), the 320 (First Essex), the 83A (Central Connect), the 85 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the O4 (Central Connect), the 82B (Central Connect), the X71 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 52, 46 times each weekday — board at Sainsburys Store (adj) and get off at The Crown (o/s), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanway to Lexden?
Between 5 minutes on the 71 and 15 on the 15, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanway to Lexden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:50 and the last around 01:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanway to Lexden?
Adult singles from Stanway to Lexden: £2.50 on the 52, 371, X20, 71, 320, 85, 520 and X71 (First Essex) and the 84, 82, 83B, 83, 83A and 82B (Central Connect). 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.