54 Colchester to Greenstead via The Hythe
Operated by First Essex. Registered as running via Greenstead Road Tesco. First bus 05:32, last bus 22:43. 157 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.30 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 54? 27 other bus routes are numbered 54 elsewhere in the UK — see every 54 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:32 | 05:52 | 06:00 | 06:19 | 06:25 | 06:40 | 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:12 | 07:30 | 07:30 | 07:41 | 07:52 | 08:04 | 08:16 | 08:28 | 08:40 | 08:52 | 09:05 | 09:17 | 09:30 | 09:40 | 09:50 | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10:50 | 11:00 | 11:10 | 11:20 | 11:30 | 11:40 | 11:50 | 12:00 | 12:10 | 12:20 | 12:30 | 12:40 | 12:50 | 13:00 | 13:10 | 13:20 | 13:30 | 13:40 | 13:50 | 14:00 | 14:10 | 14:20 | 14:30 | 14:40 | 14:51 | 15:03 | 15:15 | 15:28 | 15:40 | 15:52 | 16:05 | 16:18 | 16:32 | 16:44 | 16:56 | 17:08 | 17:21 | 17:34 | 17:47 | 18:00 | 18:15 | 18:30 | 18:45 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:43 | 21:13 | 21:43 | 22:13 | 22:43 |
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| Osborne Street (Stop Ab) | · | · | 06:00 | · | 06:25 | 06:40 | · | 07:00 | 07:12 | · | 07:30 | 07:41 | 07:52 | 08:04 | 08:16 | 08:28 | 08:40 | 08:52 | 09:05 | 09:17 | 09:30 | 09:40 | 09:50 | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10:50 | 11:00 | 11:10 | 11:20 | 11:30 | 11:40 | 11:50 | 12:00 | 12:10 | 12:20 | 12:30 | 12:40 | 12:50 | 13:00 | 13:10 | 13:20 | 13:30 | 13:40 | 13:50 | 14:00 | 14:10 | 14:20 | 14:30 | 14:40 | 14:51 | 15:03 | 15:15 | 15:28 | 15:40 | 15:52 | 16:05 | 16:18 | 16:32 | 16:44 | 16:56 | 17:08 | 17:21 | 17:34 | 17:47 | 18:00 | 18:15 | 18:30 | 18:45 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | · | · | · | · | · |
| High Street (Stop Fc) | · | · | 06:04 | · | 06:30 | 06:45 | · | 07:05 | 07:17 | · | 07:35 | 07:46 | 07:57 | 08:10 | 08:22 | 08:34 | 08:46 | 08:58 | 09:11 | 09:22 | 09:35 | 09:45 | 09:55 | 10:05 | 10:15 | 10:25 | 10:35 | 10:45 | 10:55 | 11:05 | 11:15 | 11:25 | 11:35 | 11:45 | 11:55 | 12:05 | 12:15 | 12:25 | 12:35 | 12:45 | 12:55 | 13:05 | 13:15 | 13:25 | 13:35 | 13:45 | 13:55 | 14:05 | 14:15 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 14:45 | 14:56 | 15:08 | 15:21 | 15:34 | 15:46 | 15:58 | 16:11 | 16:24 | 16:38 | 16:50 | 17:02 | 17:14 | 17:27 | 17:40 | 17:53 | 18:05 | 18:20 | 18:35 | 18:50 | 19:05 | 19:35 | 20:05 | 20:43 | 21:13 | 21:43 | 22:13 | 22:43 |
| Town Railway Station (Stop B) | · | · | 06:07 | 06:19 | 06:33 | 06:48 | 07:00 | 07:10 | 07:20 | 07:30 | 07:40 | 07:51 | 08:02 | 08:15 | 08:27 | 08:38 | 08:52 | 09:04 | 09:18 | 09:29 | 09:40 | 09:50 | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10:50 | 11:00 | 11:10 | 11:20 | 11:30 | 11:40 | 11:50 | 12:00 | 12:10 | 12:20 | 12:30 | 12:40 | 12:50 | 13:00 | 13:10 | 13:20 | 13:30 | 13:40 | 13:50 | 14:00 | 14:10 | 14:20 | 14:30 | 14:40 | 14:50 | 15:02 | 15:14 | 15:27 | 15:40 | 15:52 | 16:04 | 16:17 | 16:30 | 16:44 | 16:56 | 17:08 | 17:21 | 17:34 | 17:47 | 18:00 | 18:09 | 18:25 | 18:40 | 18:55 | 19:10 | 19:40 | 20:12 | 20:47 | 21:17 | 21:47 | 22:17 | 22:47 |
| Tesco Store (opp) | 05:32 | 05:52 | 06:12 | 06:25 | 06:39 | 06:54 | 07:06 | 07:16 | 07:27 | 07:38 | 07:49 | 08:00 | 08:12 | 08:25 | 08:37 | 08:48 | 09:02 | 09:13 | 09:27 | 09:38 | 09:49 | 09:59 | 10:09 | 10:19 | 10:29 | 10:39 | 10:49 | 10:59 | 11:09 | 11:19 | 11:29 | 11:39 | 11:49 | 11:59 | 12:09 | 12:19 | 12:29 | 12:39 | 12:49 | 12:59 | 13:09 | 13:19 | 13:29 | 13:39 | 13:49 | 13:59 | 14:09 | 14:19 | 14:29 | 14:39 | 14:49 | 14:59 | 15:12 | 15:24 | 15:38 | 15:51 | 16:03 | 16:15 | 16:28 | 16:41 | 16:55 | 17:07 | 17:19 | 17:32 | 17:45 | 17:58 | 18:10 | 18:19 | 18:34 | 18:49 | 19:03 | 19:18 | 19:48 | 20:19 | 20:53 | 21:23 | 21:53 | 22:23 | 22:53 |
| Clarkia Walk (NW-bound) | 05:35 | 05:55 | 06:15 | 06:29 | 06:43 | 06:58 | 07:10 | 07:20 | 07:32 | 07:43 | 07:55 | 08:06 | 08:18 | 08:31 | 08:43 | 08:54 | 09:07 | 09:18 | 09:32 | 09:43 | 09:54 | 10:04 | 10:14 | 10:24 | 10:34 | 10:44 | 10:54 | 11:04 | 11:14 | 11:24 | 11:34 | 11:44 | 11:54 | 12:04 | 12:14 | 12:24 | 12:34 | 12:44 | 12:54 | 13:04 | 13:14 | 13:24 | 13:34 | 13:44 | 13:54 | 14:04 | 14:14 | 14:24 | 14:34 | 14:44 | 14:55 | 15:05 | 15:18 | 15:30 | 15:44 | 15:57 | 16:09 | 16:21 | 16:34 | 16:47 | 17:01 | 17:13 | 17:25 | 17:38 | 17:51 | 18:04 | 18:16 | 18:24 | 18:39 | 18:53 | 19:07 | 19:22 | 19:52 | 20:23 | 20:56 | 21:26 | 21:56 | 22:26 | 22:56 |
| Library (opp) | 05:38 | 05:58 | 06:18 | 06:33 | 06:47 | 07:02 | 07:14 | 07:24 | 07:36 | 07:47 | 07:59 | 08:10 | 08:22 | 08:35 | 08:47 | 08:58 | 09:11 | 09:22 | 09:36 | 09:46 | 09:57 | 10:07 | 10:17 | 10:27 | 10:37 | 10:47 | 10:57 | 11:07 | 11:17 | 11:27 | 11:37 | 11:47 | 11:57 | 12:07 | 12:17 | 12:27 | 12:37 | 12:47 | 12:57 | 13:07 | 13:17 | 13:27 | 13:37 | 13:47 | 13:57 | 14:07 | 14:17 | 14:27 | 14:37 | 14:47 | 14:59 | 15:10 | 15:23 | 15:35 | 15:48 | 16:01 | 16:13 | 16:25 | 16:38 | 16:51 | 17:05 | 17:17 | 17:29 | 17:42 | 17:55 | 18:08 | 18:20 | 18:28 | 18:43 | 18:57 | 19:11 | 19:26 | 19:55 | 20:26 | 20:58 | 21:28 | 21:58 | 22:28 | 23:02 |
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 54
Adult single £2.30 to £2.50 · Child single £1.50 to £2.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | Brook Street | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.30 | Hythe Quay | ||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | Quays/Elm Rbt | |||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Hawthorn Ave | ||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Hamlet Drv | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.30 | £2.30 | £2.30 | Grstd Library |
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 54
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, 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.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Greenstead: 38 journeys, first 08:25 towards Colchester: 38 journeys, first 08:55
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Greenstead: 80 journeys, first 05:32 towards Colchester: 80 journeys, first 05:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Greenstead: 80 journeys, first 05:32 towards Colchester: 80 journeys, first 05:40
Route map
All stops on route 54
54 towards Greenstead
All 23 stops
- Osborne Street (Stop Ab) Colchester City Centre
- Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
- High Street (Stop Fc) Colchester City Centre
- Queen Street (Stop Jc) Colchester City Centre
- Town Railway Station (Stop B) Colchester
- Sportsman's Club (o/s) Colchester
- Cannon Street (opp) Colchester
- Port Lane (opp) Colchester
- St Leonard's Church (o/s) Colchester
- Maudlyn Road (opp) The Hythe
- Hythe Railway Station (o/s) The Hythe
- Tesco Store (opp) The Hythe
- Arnold Drive (opp) Greenstead
- Scarfe Way (opp) Greenstead
- Hunwicke Road Shops (adj) Greenstead
- Penrice Close (opp) Greenstead
- Chase Court (opp) Greenstead
- Howe Close (adj) Greenstead
- Clarkia Walk (NW-bound) Greenstead
- Tulip Walk (E-bound) Greenstead
- Alyssum Walk (adj) Greenstead
- Azalea Court (o/s) Greenstead
- Library (opp) Greenstead
54 towards Colchester
All 19 stops
- Library (opp) Greenstead
- Acacia Avenue (adj) Greenstead
- Hamlet Drive (NE-bound) Greenstead
- MacBeth Close (opp) Greenstead
- Titania Close (adj) Greenstead
- Magnolia Drive (opp) Greenstead
- University Residences (o/s) Greenstead
- Scarfe Way (adj) Greenstead
- Delius Walk (adj) Greenstead
- Tesco Store (o/s) The Hythe
- Hythe Railway Station (opp) The Hythe
- Maudlyn Road (adj) The Hythe
- St Leonard's Church (opp) Colchester
- Port Lane (adj) Colchester
- Cannon Street (adj) Colchester
- Wimpole Road (adj) Colchester
- Sportsman's Club (opp) Colchester
- Osborne Street (Stop Af) Colchester City Centre
- Osborne Street (Stop Ab) Colchester City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 April 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 November 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 June 2024 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Essex County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000599/367 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 54 bus?
The first 54 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 54 bus?
The last 54 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:43. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 54 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 54: adult single £2.30 to £2.50, child single £1.50 to £2.00. The 54 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 54 bus?
The 54 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000599/367. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.