Bus from Wivenhoe to Thorrington
5 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thorrington as of 06:26
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 | ~12 min | 36 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:17 | 22:54 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Thorrington Cross (S-bound) | Alresford |
| 74 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 08:34 | 19:03 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Brightlingsea Road (opp) | Alresford |
| 74B | Central Connect | ~9 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 20:28 | 23:28 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Brightlingsea Road (opp) | Alresford |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · C1, 721
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Stephensons of Essex | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Thorrington Cross (S-bound) | Alresford |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Rosabelle Avenue (opp) | Brightlingsea Road (opp) | Alresford |
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, 74 bus, 74B bus, C1 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Wivenhoe to Thorrington
- £3.00 adult single on the 87 (First Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 74 and 74B (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of 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 Thorrington?
5 routes run directly from Wivenhoe to Thorrington: the 87 (First Essex), the 74 (Central Connect), the 74B (Central Connect), the C1 (Stephensons of Essex), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 87, 36 times each weekday — board at Rosabelle Avenue (opp) and get off at Thorrington Cross (S-bound), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wivenhoe to Thorrington?
Between 9 minutes on the 74B and 20 on the C1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Alresford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wivenhoe to Thorrington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wivenhoe to Thorrington?
Adult singles from Wivenhoe to Thorrington: £3.00 on the 87 (First Essex); £2.50 on the 74 and 74B (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). 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.