69 Colchester, Osborne ↔ East Mersea, Ivy La

Operated by First Essex. First bus 11:33, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 69 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.

towards East Mersea, Ivy La · Monday to Friday towards Colchester, Osborne · Monday to Friday
69 towards East Mersea, Ivy La — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Osborne Street (Stop Aa) 15:05
Lord Holland Road (adj) 15:13
Maypole Green (adj) 15:16
Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) 15:18
The Fox (opp) 15:23
Mersea Rd (S-bound) 15:30
The Rose (opp) 15:33
Blue Row (opp) 15:36
Ivy Lane (adj) 15:41

Route map

All stops on route 69

69 towards East Mersea, Ivy La

  1. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
  2. Town Railway Station (Stop C) Colchester
  3. Napier Road (opp) Colchester
  4. The Britannia (o/s) Colchester
  5. Queen Mary Avenue (adj) Colchester
  6. Harrison Road (adj) Colchester
  7. Lord Holland Road (adj) Colchester
  8. Chariot Drive (adj) Colchester
  9. Gymnasium (adj) Colchester
  10. Maypole Green (adj) St Michaels
  11. Kingsford Cross Roads (S-bound) Shrub End
  12. Playing Fields (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  13. Greenways (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  14. Kingsford Farm (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  15. The Folly (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  16. Les Bois (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  17. New Cut (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  18. The Fox (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  19. Hawfinch Road (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  20. Mill Lane (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  21. Mersea Rd (S-bound) Abberton
  22. Butterfly Lodge (opp) Langenhoe
  23. Rectory (o/s) Langenhoe
  24. Langenhoe Hall (adj) Langenhoe
  25. The Rose (opp) Peldon
  26. Pyefleet House (o/s) West Mersea
  27. Dawes Lane (opp) West Mersea
  28. Blue Row (opp) West Mersea
  29. Meeting Lane (opp) East Mersea
  30. The Dog & Pheasant (o/s) East Mersea
  31. Church Lane (adj) East Mersea
  32. Fen Lane (opp) East Mersea
  33. Ivy Lane (adj) East Mersea

69 towards Colchester, Osborne

  1. Fen Lane (adj) East Mersea
  2. The Dog & Pheasant (opp) East Mersea
  3. Church Lane (opp) East Mersea
  4. Meeting Lane (adj) East Mersea
  5. Blue Row (o/s) West Mersea
  6. Dawes Lane (adj) West Mersea
  7. Pyefleet House (opp) West Mersea
  8. The Rose (o/s) Peldon
  9. Rectory (opp) Langenhoe
  10. Langenhoe Hall (opp) Langenhoe
  11. Butterfly Lodge (o/s) Langenhoe
  12. Mersea Rd (N-bound) Abberton
  13. Mill Lane (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  14. New Cut (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  15. The Fox (o/s) Layer-de-la-Haye
  16. Old Forge Road (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  17. Les Bois (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  18. The Folly (opp) Layer-de-la-Haye
  19. Kingsford Farm (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  20. Playing Fields (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  21. Greenways (adj) Layer-de-la-Haye
  22. Kingsford Cross Roads (N-bound) Shrub End
  23. Maypole Green (opp) St Michaels
  24. Chariot Drive (opp) Colchester
  25. Gymnasium (opp) Colchester
  26. Harrison Road (opp) Colchester
  27. Lord Holland Road (opp) Colchester
  28. Queen Mary Avenue (opp) Colchester
  29. The Britannia (opp) Colchester
  30. Plum Hall (opp) Colchester
  31. Napier Road (adj) Colchester
  32. Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
  33. High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
  34. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterWest MerseaColchester City CentreShrub EndLayer-de-la-HayePeldonSt MichaelsEast MerseaAbbertonLangenhoe

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 69 bus?

The first 69 departure on weekdays leaves at 11:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 69 bus?

The last 69 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 69 bus cost?

The 69 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 69 bus?

The 69 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.