694 Colchester to East Bergholt via Ardleigh, Boxted
Operated by First Essex. First bus 07:59, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £5.00 — more.
Wanted a different 694? 3 other bus routes are numbered 694 elsewhere in the UK — see every 694 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:59 |
|---|---|
| St Andrews Gardens (opp) | 07:59 |
| Balkerne Gate (opp) | 08:05 |
| Birchwood Road (opp) | 08:11 |
| The Shepherd & Dog (opp) | 08:17 |
| Langham Road (opp) | 08:26 |
| The Cross Inn (o/s) | 08:33 |
| Anchor (adj) | 08:48 |
| Four Sisters (adj) | 08:52 |
| High School (inside) | 09:05 |
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 694
Adult single £2.00 to £5.00 · Child single £1.80 to £4.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | St Johns Post Office | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Balkerne Gate | |||||
| £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.00 | Langham | ||||
| £4.00 | £4.00 | £4.00 | £2.20 | Boxted | |||
| £4.00 | £4.00 | £4.00 | £3.30 | £2.70 | Stratford St Mary | ||
| £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | £4.50 | £4.50 | £2.70 | E Bergholt 4 Sisters | |
| £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | £4.50 | £4.50 | £3.00 | £2.50 | E Bergholt High School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Col St Andrews Gardens.
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 694
First Essex publishes singles and returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Single · Child Single · Student Return Adult · Student Return Child
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, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 694
694 towards East Bergholt
All 33 stops
- St Andrews Gardens (opp) Colchester
- Orchard Gardens (o/s) Colchester
- Valentines Drive (opp) Colchester
- Goring Road West (opp) Colchester
- Upland Drive (opp) Colchester
- St Johns Post Office (opp) Colchester
- Myland Hall Chase (opp) Colchester
- Eastwood Service Station (o/s) Colchester
- Bilsdale Close (adj) Colchester
- Avellana Place (adj) Colchester
- Balkerne Gate (opp) Ardleigh
- Birchwood Road (opp) Langham
- St Margaret's Cross (W-bound) Langham
- School (opp) Langham
- The Shepherd & Dog (opp) Langham
- Chapel Road (opp) Langham
- Langham Road (opp) Boxted
- Queen's Head Road (adj) Boxted
- Anglia Landscapes (o/s) Boxted
- The Cross Inn (o/s) Boxted
- The Wig and Fidgett (o/s) Boxted
- Line Cottages (o/s) Boxted
- Hobbs Drive (adj) Boxted
- Village Hall (opp) Boxted
- Cooks Hill (adj) Boxted
- Black Horse (opp) Stratford St Mary
- Old Kings Arms (adj) Stratford St Mary
- Anchor (adj) Stratford St Mary
- Four Sisters (adj) East Bergholt
- Foxhall Fields (opp) East Bergholt
- Carriers Arms (opp) East Bergholt
- Cooks Garage (opp) East Bergholt
- High School (inside) East Bergholt
694 towards Colchester
All 34 stops
- High School (inside) East Bergholt
- Cooks Garage (o/s) East Bergholt
- Foxhall Fields (adj) East Bergholt
- Four Sisters (W-bound) East Bergholt
- St Marys (adj) Stratford St Mary
- Anchor (opp) Stratford St Mary
- Old Kings Arms (opp) Stratford St Mary
- Black Horse (o/s) Stratford St Mary
- Cooks Hill (opp) Boxted
- Village Hall (o/s) Boxted
- Hobbs Drive (opp) Boxted
- Line Cottages (opp) Boxted
- The Wig and Fidgett (opp) Boxted
- The Cross Inn (opp) Boxted
- Anglia Landscapes (opp) Boxted
- Queen's Head Road (opp) Boxted
- Langham Road (adj) Boxted
- Chapel Road (adj) Langham
- The Shepherd & Dog (o/s) Langham
- School (o/s) Langham
- St Margaret's Cross (E-bound) Langham
- Birchwood Road (E-bound) Langham
- Birchwood Corner (S-bound) Langham
- Balkerne Gate (o/s) Ardleigh
- Avellana Place (opp) Colchester
- Bilsdale Close (opp) Colchester
- Eastwood Service Station (opp) Colchester
- Myland Hall Chase (adj) Colchester
- St Johns Post Office (o/s) Colchester
- Upland Drive (adj) Colchester
- Goring Road West (adj) Colchester
- Valentines Drive (adj) Colchester
- Orchard Gardens (opp) Colchester
- St Andrews Gardens (adj) Colchester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 694 bus?
The first 694 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:59 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 694 bus?
The last 694 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 694 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 694: adult single £2.00 to £5.00, child single £1.80 to £4.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Essex sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 694 bus?
The 694 is operated by First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.