63A Monkwick to Colchester via St Michaels
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 06:33, last bus 19:34. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 63A? 3 other bus routes are numbered 63A elsewhere in the UK — see every 63A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:33 | 19:03 |
|---|---|---|
| John Mace Road (opp) | 06:33 | 19:03 |
| Fowler Road (opp) | 06:35 | 19:05 |
| Chariot Drive (opp) | 06:40 | 19:10 |
| Harrison Road (opp) | 06:41 | 19:11 |
| Abbey Field (opp) | 06:45 | 19:15 |
| Head Street (Stop Ed) | 06:51 | 19:22 |
| The Albert (opp) | 06:56 | 19:27 |
| Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) | 06:58 | 19:29 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 63A
Adult single £1.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Berechurch/Gurdon Rd | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.50 | £1.50 | Abbeyfields | ||||
| £2.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Salisbury Hotel | |||
| £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Colchester | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Causton Road | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Col North Stn |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is WilliamHarrisWay.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 63A
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · Young Person Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
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 Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 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.
Route map
All stops on route 63A
63A towards Colchester
All 19 stops
- John Mace Road (opp) Monkwick
- Fowler Road (opp) Monkwick
- Maypole Green (opp) St Michaels
- Gymnasium (opp) Colchester
- Chariot Drive (opp) Colchester
- Lord Holland Road (opp) Colchester
- Harrison Road (opp) Colchester
- Queen Mary Avenue (opp) Colchester
- Ypres Road (adj) Colchester
- Abbey Field (opp) Colchester
- Goojerat Road (adj) Colchester
- Dragoon Rd (opp) Colchester
- Salisbury Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Police Station (o/s) Colchester
- Head Street (Stop Ed) Colchester City Centre
- Middleborough (N-bound) Colchester
- Causton Road (opp) Colchester
- The Albert (opp) Colchester
- Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) Colchester
63A towards Monkwick
All 24 stops
- Colchester Railway Station (main entrance) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
- The Albert (o/s) Colchester
- Causton Road (adj) Colchester
- Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
- High Street (Stop Fa) Colchester City Centre
- Osborne Street (Stop Af) Colchester City Centre
- St John's Street (Stop Cd) Colchester City Centre
- Crouch Street (Stop Da) Colchester City Centre
- Maldon Court (o/s) Colchester
- Salisbury Avenue (Opp) Colchester
- Dragoon Rd (adj) Colchester
- Goojerat Road (opp) Colchester
- Abbey Field (adj) Colchester
- Ypres Road (opp) Colchester
- Queen Mary Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Harrison Road (adj) Colchester
- Lord Holland Road (adj) Colchester
- Chariot Drive (adj) Colchester
- Gymnasium (adj) Colchester
- Maypole Green (adj) St Michaels
- Roman Way (adj) Monkwick
- Fowler Road (adj) Monkwick
- James Parnell Drive (adj) Monkwick
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 63A bus?
The first 63A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 63A bus?
The last 63A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:34. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 63A bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 63A: adult single £1.50 to £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 63A bus?
The 63A is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.