53A Old Heath, Stalin R ↔ West Bergholt Queen

Operated by First Essex. First bus 20:52, last bus 22:42. 5 journeys on weekdays.

The 53A 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.

53A towards West Bergholt Queen — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
Stalin Road (N-bound) ·21:4222:42
Osborne Street (Stop Ad) 20:5221:5222:52
Head Street (Stop Ed) 20:5521:5522:55
Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) 21:0022:0023:00
Bakers Lane (adj) 21:0522:0523:05
The Queens Head (opp) 21:1122:1123:15

Route map

All stops on route 53A

53A towards West Bergholt Queen

  1. Stalin Road (N-bound) Colchester
  2. Unity Close (adj) Colchester
  3. Roosevelt Way (E-bound) Colchester
  4. Barn Hall Avenue (adj) Colchester
  5. Canwick Grove (opp) Colchester
  6. Scarletts Road (opp) Colchester
  7. Worsnop House (opp) Colchester
  8. Recreation Ground (opp) Colchester
  9. Mill Street (adj) Colchester
  10. Garrison Church (opp) Colchester
  11. Military Road (Stop E) Colchester
  12. Osborne Street (Stop Ad) Colchester City Centre
  13. St John's Street (Stop Ca) Colchester City Centre
  14. Head Street (Stop Ed) Colchester City Centre
  15. Middleborough (N-bound) Colchester
  16. Causton Road (opp) Colchester
  17. The Albert (opp) Colchester
  18. Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) Colchester
  19. The Bricklayers Arms (opp) Colchester
  20. Enid Way (opp) Colchester
  21. Tufnell Way (adj) Colchester
  22. Warwick Bailey Close (adj) Colchester
  23. Golf Club (opp) Colchester
  24. Bakers Lane (adj) Colchester
  25. A12 Bridge (W-bound) West Bergholt
  26. Armoury Road (opp) West Bergholt
  27. Albany Road (adj) West Bergholt
  28. Methodist Chapel (o/s) West Bergholt
  29. Donard Drive (opp) West Bergholt
  30. The Queens Head (opp) West Bergholt

53A towards Old Heath, Stalin R

  1. The Queens Head (opp) West Bergholt
  2. Orpen Hall (opp) West Bergholt
  3. Sackville Way (adj) West Bergholt
  4. The Crescent (adj) West Bergholt
  5. Hall Road (adj) West Bergholt
  6. Garthwood Close (SE-bound) West Bergholt
  7. Treble Tile (Opp) West Bergholt
  8. Armoury Road (adj) West Bergholt
  9. A12 Bridge (E-bound) West Bergholt
  10. Bakers Lane (opp) Colchester
  11. Golf Club (o/s) Colchester
  12. Warwick Bailey Close (opp) Colchester
  13. Enid Way (adj) Colchester
  14. Tufnell Way (opp) Colchester
  15. Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
  16. The Albert (o/s) Colchester
  17. Causton Road (adj) Colchester
  18. Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
  19. Angel Court (Stop Gb) Colchester City Centre
  20. Queen Street (Stop Ja) Colchester City Centre
  21. Military Road (Stop D) Colchester
  22. Lookers Garage (o/s) Colchester
  23. Garrison Church (o/s) Colchester
  24. Recreation Ground (o/s) Colchester
  25. Worsnop House (o/s) Colchester
  26. Scarletts Road (adj) Colchester
  27. Canwick Grove (adj) Colchester
  28. Unity Close (opp) Colchester
  29. Churchill Way (SW-bound) Colchester
  30. Brittany Way (opp) Colchester
  31. Stalin Road (N-bound) Colchester

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 53A bus?

The first 53A departure on weekdays leaves at 20:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 53A bus?

The last 53A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 53A bus cost?

The 53A 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 53A bus?

The 53A 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.