2A Highwoods to Great Horkesley via Colchester, Mile End
Operated by First Essex. First bus 18:40, last bus 22:13. 8 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:15, last 19:35. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £2.50 — more.
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| Stop | 08:15 | 09:20 | 10:30 | 11:45 | 13:00 | 14:15 | 15:30 | 16:45 | 17:55 | 19:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwoods Square (Stop 2) | 08:15 | 09:20 | 10:30 | 11:45 | 13:00 | 14:15 | 15:30 | 16:45 | 17:55 | 19:00 |
| St John's Estate Shops (opp) | 08:20 | 09:25 | 10:36 | 11:51 | 13:06 | 14:21 | 15:35 | 16:50 | 18:00 | 19:05 |
| Valentines Drive (adj) | 08:23 | 09:28 | 10:39 | 11:54 | 13:09 | 14:24 | 15:38 | 16:52 | 18:02 | 19:07 |
| Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | 08:30 | 09:37 | 10:48 | 12:03 | 13:18 | 14:33 | 15:47 | 17:00 | 18:10 | 19:15 |
| Head Street (Stop Ed) | 08:33 | 09:40 | 10:51 | 12:06 | 13:21 | 14:36 | 15:50 | 17:03 | 18:13 | 19:18 |
| Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) | 08:37 | 09:45 | 10:56 | 12:11 | 13:26 | 14:41 | 15:55 | 17:08 | 18:18 | 19:23 |
| Boxted Road (opp) | 08:41 | 09:49 | 11:00 | 12:15 | 13:30 | 14:45 | 15:59 | 17:12 | 18:22 | 19:27 |
| Malvern Way (N-bound) | 08:45 | 09:53 | 11:05 | 12:20 | 13:35 | 14:50 | 16:04 | 17:17 | 18:27 | 19:32 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 2A
Adult single £2.00 to £2.50 · Child single £1.20 to £2.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | Col St Johns Chant | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.30 | £2.30 | Upland Drive | |||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Dilbridge Road | ||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Brook Street | |||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Colc town centre | ||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.00 | Causton Rd | |||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Colc North RS | ||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Mile End Church | |||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Mill Rd Constable Cl | ||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Sevls Corner | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Horkesley Heath |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Highwoods Square.
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 2A
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, Boxing Day, 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.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Great Horkesley: 10 journeys, first 08:15 towards Highwoods: 10 journeys, first 08:47
Route map
All stops on route 2A
2A towards Great Horkesley
All 36 stops
- Highwoods Square (Stop 2) Highwoods
- Highwoods Approach (E-bound) Highwoods
- Rovers Tye (opp) Highwoods
- Arden Close (opp) Colchester
- St John's Close (adj) Colchester
- Broad Oaks Park (adj) Colchester
- Anthony Close (opp) Colchester
- St John's Estate Shops (opp) Colchester
- Cloverlands (adj) Colchester
- Mountain Ash Close (opp) Colchester
- Upland Drive (adj) Colchester
- Goring Road West (adj) Colchester
- Valentines Drive (adj) Colchester
- Orchard Gardens (opp) Colchester
- Old Coach Road (adj) Colchester
- The Surgery (opp) Colchester
- Greyfriars (Stop Hb) Colchester City Centre
- Osborne Street (Stop Ad) Colchester City Centre
- St John's Street (Stop Cb) Colchester City Centre
- Head Street (Stop Ed) Colchester City Centre
- Middleborough (N-bound) Colchester
- Causton Road (opp) Colchester
- The Albert (opp) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) Colchester
- Groves Close (opp) Colchester
- Oaks Place (opp) Colchester
- Tall Trees (opp) Colchester
- Mile End Church (opp) Colchester
- Link Close (opp) Mile End
- Boxted Road (opp) Mile End
- Cordelia Drive (adj) Mile End
- Chapman's Farm (opp) Mile End
- Green Lane (adj) Great Horkesley
- Half Butt (o/s) Great Horkesley
- Exeter Close (opp) Great Horkesley
- Malvern Way (N-bound) Great Horkesley
2A towards Highwoods
All 36 stops
- Malvern Way (N-bound) Great Horkesley
- Ramparts Close (adj) Great Horkesley
- Half Butt (opp) Great Horkesley
- Green Lane (opp) Great Horkesley
- Chapman's Farm (adj) Mile End
- Cordelia Drive (opp) Mile End
- Link Close (adj) Mile End
- Mile End Church (o/s) Colchester
- Tall Trees (adj) Colchester
- Oaks Place (o/s) Colchester
- Rectory Close (adj) Colchester
- Groves Close (Stop B) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
- The Albert (o/s) Colchester
- Causton Road (adj) Colchester
- Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
- The George (Stop Gc) Colchester City Centre
- Greyfriars (Stop Ha) Colchester City Centre
- The Surgery (o/s) Colchester
- Brook Street (opp) Colchester
- Old Coach Road (opp) Colchester
- Orchard Gardens (o/s) Colchester
- Valentines Drive (opp) Colchester
- Goring Road West (opp) Colchester
- Upland Drive (opp) Colchester
- Mountain Ash Close (adj) Colchester
- St Cyrus Road (adj) Colchester
- St John's Estate Shops (o/s) Colchester
- Anthony Close (adj) Colchester
- St Christopher Road (adj) Colchester
- Broad Oaks Park (opp) Colchester
- St John's Close (opp) Colchester
- Arden Close (adj) Colchester
- Rovers Tye (adj) Highwoods
- Highwoods Approach (W-bound) Highwoods
- Highwoods Square (Stop 2) Highwoods
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 2A bus?
The first 2A departure on weekdays leaves at 18:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 2A bus?
The last 2A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:13. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 2A bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 2A: adult single £2.00 to £2.50, child single £1.20 to £2.00. The 2A 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 2A bus?
The 2A 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.