1A Greenstead Elm Cres ↔ Ambrose Ave, Worthi

Operated by First Essex. First bus 09:15, last bus 22:58. 40 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 1A is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Ambrose Ave, Worthi · Monday to Friday towards Ambrose Ave, Worthi · Saturday towards Ambrose Ave, Worthi · Sunday towards Greenstead Elm Cres · Monday to Friday towards Greenstead Elm Cres · Saturday towards Greenstead Elm Cres · Sunday
1A towards Ambrose Ave, Worthi — Monday to Friday (20 journeys)
Elm Crescent (opp) 09:1510:1711:2012:2613:3114:3615:4116:4617:50·18:50·19:1519:4519:5020:1820:4821:2121:5122:24
Clarkia Walk (SE-bound) 09:1610:1811:2112:2713:3214:3715:4216:4717:51·18:51·19:1619:4619:5120:1920:4921:2221:5222:25
Library (o/s) 09:1910:2211:2512:3113:3614:4115:4616:5117:54·18:54·19:2019:5019:5420:2320:5321:2621:5622:29
Hazelton Road (opp) 09:2210:2511:2812:3413:3914:4415:4916:5417:57·18:57·19:2319:5319:5720:2620:5621:2921:5922:32
Osborne Street (Stop Af) 09:3210:3611:3912:4513:5014:5516:0017:0518:0818:3019:0819:0219:3520:0520:0820:3821:0821:4122:1122:44
Walnut Tree Way (adj) 09:4010:4411:4812:5413:5915:0416:0917:1418:1618:4019:1619:1019:4320:1320:1620:4621:1621:4922:1922:52
Worthington Way (opp) 09:4410:4811:5212:5814:0315:0816:1317:1818:2018:4419:2019:1419:4720:1720:2020:5021:2021:5322:2322:56

Route map

All stops on route 1A

1A towards Ambrose Ave, Worthi

  1. Elm Crescent (opp) Greenstead
  2. Tulip Walk (SW-bound) Greenstead
  3. Clarkia Walk (SE-bound) Greenstead
  4. Howe Close (opp) Greenstead
  5. Chase Court (adj) Greenstead
  6. Penrice Close (adj) Greenstead
  7. Affleck Road (adj) Greenstead
  8. Berberis Walk (NE-bound) Greenstead
  9. Library (o/s) Greenstead
  10. Hazlemere School (opp) Greenstead
  11. Sir Charles Lucas School (opp) Greenstead
  12. Bromley Road (opp) Colchester
  13. Hazelton Road (opp) Colchester
  14. Goring Road East (opp) Colchester
  15. Longcroft Road (adj) Colchester
  16. St Andrews Gardens (opp) Colchester
  17. Old Coach Road (adj) Colchester
  18. The Surgery (opp) Colchester
  19. Greyfriars (Stop Hb) Colchester City Centre
  20. Osborne Street (Stop Af) Colchester City Centre
  21. Crouch Street (Stop Da) Colchester City Centre
  22. St John's Street (Stop Cd) Colchester City Centre
  23. Maldon Court (o/s) Colchester
  24. Creffield Road (opp) Colchester
  25. Ireton Road (opp) Colchester
  26. Cambridge Road (opp) Colchester
  27. Tennis Centre (o/s) Colchester
  28. Winston Avenue (opp) Shrub End
  29. The Huntsman (opp) Shrub End
  30. Walnut Tree Way (adj) Shrub End
  31. Ash Way (adj) Colchester
  32. The Brambles (adj) Colchester
  33. Church of Jesus Christ (opp) Colchester
  34. Dugard Avenue (N-bound) Colchester
  35. Worthington Way (opp) Colchester

1A towards Greenstead Elm Cres

  1. Rudsdale Way (adj) Colchester
  2. Worthington Way (opp) Colchester
  3. Prettygate Shops (opp) Colchester
  4. Prettygate Library (o/s) Colchester
  5. Hastings Road (opp) Colchester
  6. Wilkin Court (adj) Colchester
  7. All Saints Avenue (adj) Colchester
  8. Walnut Tree Way (opp) Shrub End
  9. Winston Avenue (adj) Shrub End
  10. Capel Road (adj) Colchester
  11. Cambridge Road (adj) Colchester
  12. Ireton Road (adj) Colchester
  13. Creffield Road (adj) Colchester
  14. Maldon Road (N-bound) Colchester
  15. Head Street (Stop Eb) Colchester City Centre
  16. The George (Stop Gd) Colchester City Centre
  17. Greyfriars (Stop Ha) Colchester City Centre
  18. The Surgery (o/s) Colchester
  19. Brook Street (opp) Colchester
  20. Old Coach Road (opp) Colchester
  21. Fairfield Gardens (adj) Colchester
  22. St Andrews Gardens (adj) Colchester
  23. Dilbridge Road (adj) Colchester
  24. Hazelton Road (adj) Colchester
  25. Goring Road East (adj) Colchester
  26. Bromley Road (adj) Colchester
  27. Hazlemere School (o/s) Greenstead
  28. Sir Charles Lucas School (o/s) Greenstead
  29. Berberis Walk (S-bound) Greenstead
  30. St Andrew's School (o/s) Greenstead
  31. Library (opp) Greenstead
  32. Elm Crescent (opp) Greenstead

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterGreensteadColchester City CentreShrub End

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 1A bus?

The first 1A departure on weekdays leaves at 09:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 1A bus?

The last 1A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 1A bus cost?

The 1A is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 1A bus?

The 1A is operated by First Essex.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.