53A Old Heath, Stalin R ↔ West Bergholt Queen
Operated by First Essex. First bus 20:52, last bus 22:42. 5 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Stalin Road (N-bound) | · | 21:42 | 22:42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | 20:52 | 21:52 | 22:52 |
| Head Street (Stop Ed) | 20:55 | 21:55 | 22:55 |
| Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Bakers Lane (adj) | 21:05 | 22:05 | 23:05 |
| The Queens Head (opp) | 21:11 | 22:11 | 23:15 |
Route map
All stops on route 53A
53A towards West Bergholt Queen
- Stalin Road (N-bound) Colchester
- Unity Close (adj) Colchester
- Roosevelt Way (E-bound) Colchester
- Barn Hall Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Canwick Grove (opp) Colchester
- Scarletts Road (opp) Colchester
- Worsnop House (opp) Colchester
- Recreation Ground (opp) Colchester
- Mill Street (adj) Colchester
- Garrison Church (opp) Colchester
- Military Road (Stop E) 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
- 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
53A towards Old Heath, Stalin R
- 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
- Garthwood Close (SE-bound) West Bergholt
- Treble Tile (Opp) West Bergholt
- Armoury Road (adj) West Bergholt
- A12 Bridge (E-bound) West Bergholt
- Bakers Lane (opp) Colchester
- Golf Club (o/s) Colchester
- Warwick Bailey Close (opp) Colchester
- Enid Way (adj) Colchester
- Tufnell Way (opp) 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
- Recreation Ground (o/s) Colchester
- Worsnop House (o/s) Colchester
- Scarletts Road (adj) Colchester
- Canwick Grove (adj) Colchester
- Unity Close (opp) Colchester
- Churchill Way (SW-bound) Colchester
- Brittany Way (opp) Colchester
- 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.