68 Highwoods Tesco ↔ West Mersea High St
Operated by First Essex. First bus 19:20, last bus 23:15. 9 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 68 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 Mersea High St · Monday to Friday towards West Mersea High St · Saturday towards Highwoods Tesco · Monday to Friday towards Highwoods Tesco · Saturday
| Highwoods Square (Stop 3) | 19:50 | 21:05 | 22:05 | 23:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Business Park (opp) | 19:54 | 21:09 | 22:09 | 23:19 |
| General Hospital (Stop 2) | 20:00 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:25 |
| Railway Station Layby (Stand F) | 20:06 | 21:21 | 22:21 | 23:31 |
| Angel Court (Stop Ga) | 20:13 | 21:28 | 22:28 | 23:38 |
| Queen Street (Stop Ja) | 20:16 | 21:31 | 22:31 | 23:41 |
| Pownall Crescent (opp) | 20:21 | 21:36 | 22:36 | 23:46 |
| The Silver Oyster (opp) | 20:26 | 21:41 | 22:41 | 23:51 |
| Lethe Grove (adj) | 20:28 | 21:43 | 22:43 | 23:53 |
| Gosfield Road (E-bound) | 20:30 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 23:55 |
| The Cherry Tree (o/s) | 20:32 | 21:47 | 22:47 | 23:57 |
| Layer Road (W-bound) | 20:35 | 21:50 | 22:50 | 00:04 |
| Lower Road (opp) | 20:40 | 21:55 | 22:55 | · |
| The Rose (E-bound) | 20:42 | 21:57 | 22:57 | · |
| The Fox (o/s) | 20:48 | 22:03 | 23:03 | · |
| High Street (S-bound) | 20:53 | 22:08 | 23:08 | · |
Route map
All stops on route 68
68 towards West Mersea High St
- Highwoods Square (Stop 3) Highwoods
- Highwoods Approach (E-bound) Highwoods
- Derwent Road (N-bound) Highwoods
- Berkley Close (opp) Highwoods
- Regents Close (opp) Highwoods
- Brinkley Lane (NE-bound) Highwoods
- Oyster Business Park (opp) Colchester
- Newcomen Way (opp) Colchester
- Maximus Drive (adj) Mile End
- Julian Avenue (adj) Mile End
- The Water Tower (opp) Mile End
- Bedford Road (adj) Mile End
- Thornwood (adj) Mile End
- Kingswood Road (adj) Colchester
- Beaumont Close (opp) Mile End
- General Hospital (Stop 2) Colchester
- Wryneck Close (adj) Colchester
- Turner Rise (adj) Colchester
- Bruff Close (W-bound) Colchester
- Groves Close (Stop B) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
- The Albert (o/s) Colchester
- Causton Road (adj) Colchester
- Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
- Angel Court (Stop Ga) Colchester City Centre
- Queen Street (Stop Ja) Colchester City Centre
- Town Railway Station (Stop C) Colchester
- Napier Road (opp) Colchester
- Pownall Crescent (opp) Colchester
- Cemetery Gates (opp) Colchester
- Crematorium (opp) Colchester
- Middlewick Ranges (adj) Colchester
- Talcott Road (adj) Colchester
- Monkwick Avenue (opp) Monkwick
- The Silver Oyster (opp) Monkwick
- Bardfield Road (opp) Monkwick
- Lethe Grove (opp) Monkwick
- Lethe Grove (adj) Monkwick
- Wethersfield Road (S-bound) Monkwick
- Gosfield Road (E-bound) Monkwick
- Weir Lane (adj) Blackheath
- The Cherry Tree (o/s) Blackheath
- Roman Hill House (o/s) Blackheath
- Haye Lane (opp) Abberton
- Layer Road (W-bound) Abberton
- St Ives Road (adj) Peldon
- Lower Road (opp) Peldon
- Kemps Farm (o/s) Peldon
- The Rose (E-bound) Peldon
- Pyefleet House (o/s) West Mersea
- Dawes Lane (opp) West Mersea
- Blue Row (opp) West Mersea
- Waldegraves Caravan Park (o/s) West Mersea
- The Fox (o/s) West Mersea
- Seaview Avenue (adj) West Mersea
- The Fountain (opp) West Mersea
- Empress Avenue (adj) West Mersea
- Barfield Rd (opp) West Mersea
- Church (opp) West Mersea
- Melrose Rd (adj) West Mersea
- High Street (S-bound) West Mersea
68 towards Highwoods Tesco
- High Street (S-bound) West Mersea
- Yorick Road (E-bound) West Mersea
- Barfield Rd (adj) West Mersea
- Elmwood Drive (opp) West Mersea
- Empress Avenue (opp) West Mersea
- The Fountain (adj) West Mersea
- Seaview Avenue (opp) West Mersea
- The Fox (opp) West Mersea
- Waldegraves Caravan Park (opp) West Mersea
- Blue Row (o/s) West Mersea
- Dawes Lane (adj) West Mersea
- Pyefleet House (opp) West Mersea
- The Rose (W-bound) Peldon
- Kemps Farm (opp) Peldon
- Lower Road (adj) Peldon
- St Ives Road (opp) Peldon
- Layer Road (E-bound) Abberton
- Haye Lane (adj) Abberton
- Roman Hill House (opp) Blackheath
- Weir Lane (opp) Blackheath
- The Cherry Tree (opp) Blackheath
- Gosfield Rd (W-bound) Monkwick
- Wethersfield Rd (N-bound) Monkwick
- Lethe Grove (opp) Monkwick
- Lethe Grove (adj) Monkwick
- Bardfield Road (adj) Monkwick
- The Silver Oyster (o/s) Monkwick
- Talcott Road (opp) Colchester
- Monkwick Avenue (adj) Monkwick
- Middlewick Ranges (opp) Colchester
- Cemetery Gates (adj) Colchester
- Crematorium (o/s) Colchester
- Pownall Crescent (adj) Colchester
- Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
- Napier Road (adj) Colchester
- Osborne Street (Stop Ae) Colchester City Centre
- St John's Street (Stop Cb) Colchester City Centre
- Head Street (Stop Ec) Colchester City Centre
- Middleborough (N-bound) Colchester
- Causton Road (opp) Colchester
- The Albert (opp) Colchester
- Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) Colchester
- Bruff Close (E-bound) Colchester
- Turner Rise (opp) Colchester
- Wryneck Close (opp) Colchester
- General Hospital - main Rd (o/s) Colchester
- Kingswood Road (opp) Colchester
- Bedford Road (opp) Mile End
- Thornwood (opp) Mile End
- The Water Tower (o/s) Mile End
- Julian Avenue (opp) Mile End
- Oyster Business Park (adj) Colchester
- Newcomen Way (adj) Colchester
- Regents Close (adj) Highwoods
- Brinkley Lane (SW-bound) Highwoods
- Derwent Road (S-bound) Highwoods
- Berkley Close (adj) Highwoods
- Highwoods Approach (W-bound) Highwoods
- Highwoods Square (Stop 1) Highwoods
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Bridgend Bus Station and Cefn Glas, Circular given service number 68 / 69 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex and High St., West Mersea, Essex given service number 68 / 68A effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Bridgend Bus Station and Cefn Glas, Circular given service number 68 / 69 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 68 bus?
The first 68 departure on weekdays leaves at 19:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 68 bus?
The last 68 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 68 bus cost?
The 68 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 68 bus?
The 68 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.