16A Napier Road to St Helena School
Runs in Colchester. Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:44, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.30 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 16A? 18 other bus routes are numbered 16A elsewhere in the UK — see every 16A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:44 |
|---|---|
| Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | 07:44 |
| Napier Road (opp) | 07:47 |
| Pownall Crescent (opp) | 07:50 |
| Stalin Road (N-bound) | 07:53 |
| Canwick Grove (opp) | 07:56 |
| Recreation Ground (opp) | 08:03 |
| St Helena School (Stop 2) | 08:18 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 16A
Adult single £2.30 to £2.50 · Child single £1.50 to £2.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | Plum Hall | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.30 | £2.30 | Normandy Ave | ||||
| £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | AbbtsRd | |||
| £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Scarletts Rd | ||
| £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Camp Church | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | St Helena School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Colc town centre.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 16A
First Essex publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Essex.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 16A
16A towards St Helena School
All 19 stops
- Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) Colchester City Centre
- Napier Road (opp) Colchester
- Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
- Pownall Crescent (opp) Colchester
- Cemetery Gates (opp) Colchester
- Normandy Avenue (E-bound) Colchester
- Stalin Road (N-bound) Colchester
- Roosevelt Way (E-bound) Colchester
- Unity Close (adj) Colchester
- Canwick Grove (opp) Colchester
- Barn Hall Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Scarletts Road (opp) Colchester
- Worsnop House (opp) Colchester
- Recreation Ground (opp) Colchester
- Garrison Church (opp) Colchester
- Mill Street (adj) Colchester
- Military Road (Stop E) Colchester
- Town Railway Station (Stop C) Colchester
- St Helena School (Stop 2) Colchester
16A towards Napier Road
All 18 stops
- St Helena School (Stop 2) Colchester
- Town Railway Station (Stop B) Colchester
- Military Road (Stop D) Colchester
- Lookers Garage (o/s) Colchester
- Garrison Church (o/s) Colchester
- Recreation Ground (o/s) Colchester
- Worsnop House (o/s) Colchester
- Scarletts Road (adj) Colchester
- Canwick Grove (adj) Colchester
- Unity Close (opp) Colchester
- Churchill Way (SW-bound) Colchester
- Brittany Way (opp) Colchester
- Stalin Road (W-bound) Colchester
- Normandy Avenue (W-bound) Colchester
- Cemetery Gates (adj) Colchester
- Pownall Crescent (adj) Colchester
- Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
- Napier Road (adj) Colchester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 16A bus?
The first 16A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:44 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 16A bus?
The last 16A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 16A bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 16A: adult single £2.30 to £2.50, child single £1.50 to £2.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Essex sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 16A bus?
The 16A is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.