53 Rowhedge Heath Rd T ↔ West Bergholt Queen
Operated by First Essex. First bus 06:05, last bus 22:48. 64 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 53 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.
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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 West Bergholt Queen · Monday to Friday towards West Bergholt Queen · Saturday towards West Bergholt Queen · Sunday towards Rowhedge Heath Rd T · Monday to Friday towards Rowhedge Heath Rd T · Saturday towards Rowhedge Heath Rd T · Sunday
| Heath Road Turn (opp) | 06:05 | 06:45 | 07:25 | 08:10 | 09:00 | 09:05 | 09:45 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 11:15 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:45 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 14:15 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:45 | 16:30 | 16:35 | 17:20 | 18:00 | 18:10 | 18:55 | 19:30 | 19:35 | 20:20 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 22:20 |
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| Old Heath Post Office (opp) | 06:13 | 06:53 | 07:34 | 08:21 | 09:10 | 09:12 | 09:53 | 10:37 | 10:38 | 11:23 | 12:07 | 12:08 | 12:53 | 13:38 | 13:37 | 14:23 | 15:07 | 15:10 | 15:55 | 16:37 | 16:45 | 17:30 | 18:07 | 18:18 | 19:04 | 19:37 | 19:43 | 20:27 | 21:07 | 21:07 | 22:07 | 22:27 |
| Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | 06:23 | 07:05 | 07:47 | 08:34 | 09:23 | 09:23 | 10:05 | 10:47 | 10:50 | 11:35 | 12:17 | 12:20 | 13:05 | 13:50 | 13:47 | 14:35 | 15:17 | 15:23 | 16:08 | 16:47 | 16:58 | 17:43 | 18:17 | 18:30 | 19:15 | 19:47 | 19:53 | 20:34 | 21:17 | 21:17 | 22:17 | 22:37 |
| Head Street (Stop Ed) | 06:26 | 07:08 | 07:51 | 08:38 | 09:27 | 09:26 | 10:09 | 10:50 | 10:54 | 11:39 | 12:20 | 12:24 | 13:09 | 13:54 | 13:50 | 14:39 | 15:20 | 15:27 | 16:12 | 16:50 | 17:02 | 17:47 | 18:20 | 18:34 | 19:18 | 19:50 | 19:56 | · | 21:20 | 21:20 | 22:20 | 22:39 |
| Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) | 06:31 | 07:14 | 07:58 | 08:45 | 09:33 | 09:30 | 10:15 | 10:55 | 11:00 | 11:45 | 12:25 | 12:30 | 13:15 | 14:00 | 13:55 | 14:45 | 15:25 | 15:34 | 16:19 | 16:55 | 17:09 | 17:53 | 18:25 | 18:40 | 19:23 | 19:55 | 20:01 | · | 21:25 | 21:24 | 22:25 | 22:43 |
| Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 21:27 | · | 22:27 | 22:45 |
| Bakers Lane (adj) | 06:36 | 07:19 | 08:04 | 08:51 | 09:38 | 09:37 | 10:20 | 11:02 | 11:05 | 11:50 | 12:32 | 12:35 | 13:20 | 14:05 | 14:02 | 14:50 | 15:32 | 15:40 | 16:25 | 17:02 | 17:15 | 17:58 | 18:32 | 18:45 | 19:28 | 20:02 | 20:06 | · | · | 21:31 | · | · |
| The Queens Head (opp) | 06:43 | 07:26 | 08:11 | 08:58 | 09:45 | 09:43 | 10:27 | 11:08 | 11:12 | 11:57 | 12:38 | 12:42 | 13:27 | 14:12 | 14:08 | 14:57 | 15:38 | 15:47 | 16:32 | 17:08 | 17:22 | 18:05 | 18:38 | 18:52 | 19:34 | 20:08 | 20:12 | · | · | 21:37 | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 53
53 towards West Bergholt Queen
- Heath Road Turn (opp) Rowhedge
- Shipyard Corner (NE-bound) Rowhedge
- Taylor's Road (opp) Rowhedge
- Battleswick Farm (o/s) Rowhedge
- Cleavelands (opp) Old Heath
- Battlesbrook Road (adj) Old Heath
- The Bell (opp) Old Heath
- Abbot's Rd (adj) Old Heath
- Old Heath Post Office (opp) Old Heath
- Scarletts Road (opp) Colchester
- Barn Hall Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Worsnop House (opp) Colchester
- Recreation Ground (opp) Colchester
- Garrison Church (opp) Colchester
- Military Road (Stop E) Colchester
- Mill Street (adj) Colchester
- Osborne Street (Stop Ad) Colchester City Centre
- St John's Street (Stop Ca) 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
- Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) Colchester
- The Bricklayers Arms (opp) Colchester
- Enid Way (opp) Colchester
- Tufnell Way (adj) Colchester
- Warwick Bailey Close (adj) Colchester
- Golf Club (opp) Colchester
- Bakers Lane (adj) Colchester
- A12 Bridge (W-bound) West Bergholt
- Armoury Road (opp) West Bergholt
- Albany Road (adj) West Bergholt
- Methodist Chapel (o/s) West Bergholt
- Donard Drive (opp) West Bergholt
- The Queens Head (opp) West Bergholt
53 towards Rowhedge Heath Rd T
- Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) Colchester
- The Queens Head (opp) West Bergholt
- Orpen Hall (opp) West Bergholt
- Sackville Way (adj) West Bergholt
- The Crescent (adj) West Bergholt
- Hall Road (adj) West Bergholt
- Treble Tile (Opp) West Bergholt
- Armoury Road (adj) West Bergholt
- Garthwood Close (SE-bound) West Bergholt
- A12 Bridge (E-bound) West Bergholt
- Bakers Lane (opp) Colchester
- Golf Club (o/s) Colchester
- Tufnell Way (opp) Colchester
- Warwick Bailey Close (opp) Colchester
- Enid Way (adj) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
- The Albert (o/s) Colchester
- Causton Road (adj) Colchester
- Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
- Angel Court (Stop Gb) Colchester City Centre
- Queen Street (Stop Ja) Colchester City Centre
- Military Road (Stop D) Colchester
- Lookers Garage (o/s) Colchester
- Garrison Church (o/s) Colchester
- Worsnop House (o/s) Colchester
- Recreation Ground (o/s) Colchester
- Scarletts Road (adj) Colchester
- Barn Hall Avenue (opp) Colchester
- Old Heath Post Office (o/s) Old Heath
- Abbot's Rd (opp) Old Heath
- The Bell (o/s) Old Heath
- Rowhedge Road (SE-bound) Old Heath
- Battlesbrook Road (opp) Old Heath
- Cleavelands (o/s) Old Heath
- Battleswick Farm (opp) Rowhedge
- Shipyard Corner (SW-bound) Rowhedge
- Taylor's Road (adj) Rowhedge
- Rowhedge (S-bound) Rowhedge
- Heath Road Turn (adj) Rowhedge
- Rowhedge (N-bound) Rowhedge
- Heath Road Turn (opp) Rowhedge
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 53 bus?
The first 53 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 53 bus?
The last 53 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:48. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 53 bus cost?
The 53 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 53 bus?
The 53 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.