Bus from West Mersea to Highwoods (Colchester)
1 direct route · about 50 min · first bus 20:08, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Highwoods (Colchester) as of 11:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Mersea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | First Essex | ~50 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:08 | 22:20 | Pyefleet House (opp) | Highwoods Approach (W-bound) | Peldon & Abberton |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Mersea 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 68 bus timetable.
Fares from West Mersea to Highwoods
- £3.00 adult single on the 68 (First Essex)
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 Mersea to Highwoods?
The 68 (First Essex) runs directly from West Mersea to Highwoods. Board at Pyefleet House (opp) and get off at Highwoods Approach (W-bound); the journey takes about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Mersea to Highwoods?
Around 50 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Peldon, Abberton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from West Mersea to Highwoods?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 20:08 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Mersea to Highwoods?
An adult single from West Mersea to Highwoods is £3.00 on the 68 (First Essex), from Pyefleet House (opp) to Highwoods Approach (W-bound). 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.