Bus from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre
4 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 22:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester City Centre as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Bergholt, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | First Essex | ~19 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 06:49 | 19:44 | Armoury Road (adj) | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | — |
| 44 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 19:21 | Armoury Road (adj) | Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 53A, 44A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53A | First Essex | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 21:19 | 22:19 | Armoury Road (adj) | Queen Street (Stop Ja) | — |
| 44A | Central Connect | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Armoury Road (adj) | Crouch Street (Stop Db) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Bergholt 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 53 bus, 44 bus, 53A bus or 44A bus timetable.
Fares from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre
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 West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre: the 53 (First Essex), the 44 (Central Connect), the 53A (First Essex), the 44A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 53, 18 times each weekday — board at Armoury Road (adj) and get off at Queen Street (Stop Ja), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre?
Between 14 minutes on the 53A and 22 on the 44A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 22:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre?
Adult singles from West Bergholt to Colchester City Centre: £2.50 on the 53 and 53A (First Essex) and the 44 and 44A (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.