50 Colchester to Tollesbury via Shrub End, Tolleshunt DArcy
Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:05, last bus 18:45. 15 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 50? 41 other bus routes are numbered 50 elsewhere in the UK — see every 50 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:05 to Tollesbury, The Square | 08:48 | 09:48 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 16:15 to Tollesbury, The Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | 07:05 | 08:48 | 09:48 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 16:15 |
| Lord Holland Road (adj) | 07:13 | 08:56 | 09:56 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:26 | 16:24 |
| Maypole Green (adj) | 07:16 | 08:59 | 09:59 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 16:27 |
| Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) | 07:18 | 09:01 | 10:01 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:31 | 16:29 |
| The Fox (opp) | 07:23 | 09:06 | 10:06 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 | 16:34 |
| Hawfinch Road (adj) | · | 09:07 | 10:07 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | · |
| 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 |
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 50
Adult single £2.00 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | Plum Hall | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.30 | Gurdon Rd | |||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Maypole Green | ||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Kingsford Xroads | |||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Layer de la Haye | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Abberton Reservoir | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.00 | Gt Wigborough | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | 5 Lakes Salcott | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Tolleshunt D'Arcy | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Tollesbury | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Hawfinch Rd |
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 50
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, 28 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 50
50 towards Tollesbury
All 34 stops
- Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
- Town Railway Station (Stop C) Colchester
- Napier Road (opp) Colchester
- Plum Hall (o/s) Colchester
- The Britannia (o/s) Colchester
- Queen Mary Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Harrison Road (adj) Colchester
- Lord Holland Road (adj) Colchester
- Chariot Drive (adj) Colchester
- Gymnasium (adj) Colchester
- Maypole Green (adj) St Michaels
- Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) Shrub End
- Greenways (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Playing Fields (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Kingsford Farm (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- The Folly (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Les Bois (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- New Cut (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- The Fox (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Hawfinch Road (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- School Lane North (adj) Great Wigborough
- Church Lane (adj) Great Wigborough
- Abbots Wick Lane (opp) Great Wigborough
- Old Kings Head (o/s) Great Wigborough
- Barnhall Road (opp) Salcott
- Five Lakes (opp) Salcott
- Chapel Road (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
- The Red Lion (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
- D'Arcy Way (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
- Spring Farm (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
- Gorwell Lodge (adj) Tollesbury
- Cemetery (o/s) Tollesbury
- Fire Station (o/s) Tollesbury
- The Square (adj) Tollesbury
50 towards Colchester
All 37 stops
- Hawfinch Road (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Old Forge Road (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- The Square (adj) Tollesbury
- Fire Station (opp) Tollesbury
- Cemetery (opp) Tollesbury
- Gorwell Lodge (opp) Tollesbury
- Spring Farm (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
- D'Arcy Way (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
- The Red Lion (near) Tolleshunt DArcy
- South Street (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
- Chapel Road (opp) Tolleshunt DArcy
- Five Lakes (o/s) Salcott
- Barnhall Road (adj) Salcott
- Old Kings Head (opp) Great Wigborough
- Abbots Wick Lane (adj) Great Wigborough
- Church Lane (opp) Great Wigborough
- School Lane North (opp) Great Wigborough
- The Fox (o/s) Layer-de-la-Haye
- New Cut (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Les Bois (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- The Folly (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Kingsford Farm (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Playing Fields (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Greenways (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
- Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) Shrub End
- Maypole Green (opp) St Michaels
- Gymnasium (opp) Colchester
- Chariot Drive (opp) Colchester
- Lord Holland Road (opp) Colchester
- Harrison Road (opp) Colchester
- Queen Mary Avenue (opp) Colchester
- The Britannia (opp) Colchester
- Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
- Napier Road (adj) Colchester
- Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
- High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
- 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?
First Essex's published fares on the 50: adult single £2.00 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £3.00. 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 First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.