50 Colchester, Osborne ↔ Layer de la Haye, H

Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:05, last bus 18:45. 15 journeys on weekdays.

The 50 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.

50 towards Layer de la Haye, H — Monday to Friday (7 journeys)
Osborne Street (Stop Aa) 07:0508:4809:4812:1813:1814:1816:15
Lord Holland Road (adj) 07:1308:5609:5612:2613:2614:2616:24
Maypole Green (adj) 07:1608:5909:5912:2913:2914:2916:27
Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) 07:1809:0110:0112:3113:3114:3116:29
The Fox (opp) 07:2309:0610:0612:3613:3614:3616:34
Hawfinch Road (adj) ·09:0710:0712:3713:3714:37·
School Lane North (adj) 07:30·····16:41
Old Kings Head (o/s) 07:34·····16:45
Barnhall Road (opp) 07:36·····16:47
The Red Lion (o/s) 07:41·····16:52
The Square (adj) 07:46·····16:57

Route map

All stops on route 50

50 towards Layer de la Haye, H

  1. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
  2. Town Railway Station (Stop C) Colchester
  3. Napier Road (opp) Colchester
  4. The Britannia (o/s) Colchester
  5. Queen Mary Avenue (adj) Colchester
  6. Harrison Road (adj) Colchester
  7. Lord Holland Road (adj) Colchester
  8. Chariot Drive (adj) Colchester
  9. Gymnasium (adj) Colchester
  10. Maypole Green (adj) St Michaels
  11. Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) Shrub End
  12. Playing Fields (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  13. Greenways (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  14. Kingsford Farm (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  15. The Folly (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  16. Les Bois (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  17. New Cut (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  18. The Fox (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  19. Hawfinch Road (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  20. School Lane North (adj) Great Wigborough
  21. Church Lane (adj) Great Wigborough
  22. Abbots Wick Lane (opp) Great Wigborough
  23. Old Kings Head (o/s) Great Wigborough
  24. Barnhall Road (opp) Salcott
  25. Five Lakes (opp) Salcott
  26. Chapel Road (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
  27. D'Arcy Way (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
  28. The Red Lion (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
  29. Spring Farm (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
  30. Gorwell Lodge (adj) Tollesbury
  31. Cemetery (o/s) Tollesbury
  32. The Square (adj) Tollesbury
  33. Fire Station (o/s) Tollesbury

50 towards Colchester, Osborne

  1. Hawfinch Road (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  2. The Square (adj) Tollesbury
  3. Fire Station (opp) Tollesbury
  4. Cemetery (opp) Tollesbury
  5. Gorwell Lodge (opp) Tollesbury
  6. Spring Farm (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
  7. South Street (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
  8. D'Arcy Way (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
  9. The Red Lion (near) Tolleshunt DArcy
  10. Chapel Road (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
  11. Five Lakes (o/s) Salcott
  12. Barnhall Road (adj) Salcott
  13. Old Kings Head (opp) Great Wigborough
  14. Church Lane (opp) Great Wigborough
  15. Abbots Wick Lane (adj) Great Wigborough
  16. School Lane North (opp) Great Wigborough
  17. New Cut (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  18. The Fox (o/s) Layer-de-la-Haye
  19. Old Forge Road (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  20. Les Bois (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  21. The Folly (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  22. Kingsford Farm (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  23. Playing Fields (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  24. Greenways (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  25. Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) Shrub End
  26. Maypole Green (opp) St Michaels
  27. Chariot Drive (opp) Colchester
  28. Gymnasium (opp) Colchester
  29. Harrison Road (opp) Colchester
  30. Lord Holland Road (opp) Colchester
  31. Queen Mary Avenue (opp) Colchester
  32. The Britannia (opp) Colchester
  33. Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
  34. Napier Road (adj) Colchester
  35. Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
  36. High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
  37. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 50 bus?

The first 50 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 50 bus?

The last 50 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 50 bus cost?

The 50 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 50 bus?

The 50 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.