Bus from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea
2 direct routes · 17–28 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 22:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brightlingsea as of 09:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wivenhoe, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First Essex | ~17 min | 36 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:17 | 22:54 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Strangers Corner (SE-bound) | Alresford & Thorrington |
| C1 | Stephensons of Essex | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Colne School (adj) | Alresford & Thorrington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wivenhoe 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 87 bus or C1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea
- £3.00 adult single on the 87 (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 Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea?
2 routes run directly from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea: the 87 (First Essex), the C1 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 87, 36 times each weekday — board at Rosabelle Avenue (opp) and get off at Strangers Corner (SE-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea?
Between 17 minutes on the 87 and 28 on the C1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Alresford, Thorrington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 22:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea?
An adult single from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea is £3.00 on the 87 (First Essex), from Rosabelle Avenue (opp) to Strangers Corner (SE-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.