50A Colchester, Osborne ↔ Tollesbury, The Squ

Operated by First Essex. First bus 17:45, last bus 17:45. 1 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 50A 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 Tollesbury, The Squ · Monday to Friday towards Tollesbury, The Squ · Saturday towards Colchester, Osborne · Saturday
50A towards Tollesbury, The Squ — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Osborne Street (Stop Aa) 17:45
Lord Holland Road (adj) 17:56
Maypole Green (adj) 17:59
Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) 18:01
The Fox (opp) 18:06
Layer Breton Heath (S-bound) 18:15
Barnhall Road (opp) 18:26
The Red Lion (o/s) 18:31
The Square (adj) 18:36

Route map

All stops on route 50A

50A towards Tollesbury, The Squ

  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. Layer Breton Heath (S-bound) Layer Breton
  20. Church (o/s) Layer Breton
  21. The Old Meeting House (adj) Layer Breton
  22. Lower Road (opp) Layer Breton
  23. Layer Breton Hall (o/s) Layer Breton
  24. Middle Field Hill (S-bound) Great Wigborough
  25. Layer Road (adj) Great Wigborough
  26. Church Lane (adj) Great Wigborough
  27. Abbots Wick Lane (opp) Great Wigborough
  28. Old Kings Head (o/s) Great Wigborough
  29. Barnhall Road (opp) Salcott
  30. Five Lakes (opp) Salcott
  31. Chapel Road (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
  32. D'Arcy Way (adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
  33. The Red Lion (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
  34. South Street (Adj) Tolleshunt DArcy
  35. Spring Farm (o/s) Tolleshunt DArcy
  36. Gorwell Lodge (adj) Tollesbury
  37. Cemetery (o/s) Tollesbury
  38. The Square (adj) Tollesbury
  39. Fire Station (o/s) Tollesbury

50A towards Colchester, Osborne

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

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterColchester City CentreShrub EndTolleshunt DArcyLayer-de-la-HayeGreat WigboroughLayer BretonSt MichaelsTollesburySalcott

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 50A bus?

The first 50A departure on weekdays leaves at 17:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 50A bus?

The last 50A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 50A bus cost?

The 50A 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 50A bus?

The 50A 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.