Bus from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre
4 direct routes · 17–36 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester City Centre as of 11:16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First Essex | ~36 min | 47 | Sat 44 · Sun 28 | 05:03 | 22:18 | Rosabelle Avenue (adj) | Head Street (Stop Ec) | — |
| 87 | First Essex | ~24 min | 38 | Sat 29 · Sun 12 | 07:06 | 22:42 | Rosabelle Avenue (adj) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
| 74 | Central Connect | ~27 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 07:31 | 18:58 | Rosabelle Avenue (adj) | Head Street (Stop Ea) | — |
| 74B | Central Connect | ~17 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:46 | 22:46 | Rosabelle Avenue (adj) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
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 51 bus, 87 bus, 74 bus or 74B bus timetable.
Fares from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre
- £2.50 adult single on the 51 and 87 (First Essex)
- £3.00 adult single on the 74 and 74B (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 Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre: the 51 (First Essex), the 87 (First Essex), the 74 (Central Connect), the 74B (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 51, 47 times each weekday — board at Rosabelle Avenue (adj) and get off at Head Street (Stop Ec), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre?
Between 17 minutes on the 74B and 36 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre?
Adult singles from Wivenhoe to Colchester City Centre: £2.50 on the 51 and 87 (First Essex); £3.00 on the 74 and 74B (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.