79 Colchester City Centre ↔ Colchester, Osborne
Operated by First Essex. First bus 11:10, last bus 15:03. 2 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Bottle (opp) | 11:20 | 15:12 |
| Colchester Zoo (o/s) | 11:23 | 15:16 |
| Smyths Green (adj) | 11:29 | 15:22 |
| The Street (W-bound) | 11:34 | 15:27 |
| The New Times (opp) | 11:39 | 15:32 |
| Anchor Road (adj) | 11:40 | 15:33 |
| The Street (E-bound) | 11:45 | 15:38 |
| Smyths Green (opp) | 11:50 | 15:43 |
| Colchester Zoo (opp) | 11:56 | 15:49 |
| Leather Bottle (o/s) | 11:59 | 15:52 |
| Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | 11:10 | 15:03 |
Route map
All stops on route 79
79 towards Colchester, Osborne
- Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
- St John's Street (Stop Cd) Colchester City Centre
- Crouch Street (Stop Da) Colchester City Centre
- Maldon Court (o/s) Colchester
- Creffield Road (opp) Colchester
- Ireton Road (opp) Colchester
- Cambridge Road (opp) Colchester
- Tennis Centre (o/s) Colchester
- Boadicea Way North (adj) Colchester
- Winston Avenue (opp) Shrub End
- The Huntsman (opp) Shrub End
- Walnut Tree Way (adj) Shrub End
- Leather Bottle (opp) Shrub End
- Colchester Zoo (o/s) Stanway
- The Angel (opp) Heckfordbridge
- Garage (opp) Birch
- Birch Road (adj) Birch
- Lower Rd (adj) Birch
- Caper Lane (adj) Birch
- Roundbush Road (adj) Birch
- Smyths Green (adj) Smyths Green
- Harborough Hall Rd (opp) Messing
- The Street (W-bound) Messing
- Colchester Road (adj) Tiptree
- Thurstable School (opp) Tiptree
- Windmill View (Opp) Tiptree
- Brook Meadows (opp) Tiptree
- Ransom Road (adj) Tiptree
- The New Times (opp) Tiptree
- Spring Road (adj) Tiptree
- Anchor Road (adj) Tiptree
- Station Road (adj) Tiptree
- The Centre (opp) Tiptree
- Duck Pond (adj) Tiptree
- Barbrook Lane (opp) Tiptree
- Thurstable School (o/s) Tiptree
- Colchester Road (opp) Tiptree
- The Street (E-bound) Messing
- Harborough Hall Rd (adj) Messing
- Smyths Green (opp) Smyths Green
- Roundbush Road (opp) Birch
- Caper Lane (opp) Birch
- Lower Rd (opp) Birch
- Birch Road (opp) Birch
- Garage (o/s) Birch
- The Angel (o/s) Heckfordbridge
- Colchester Zoo (opp) Stanway
- Leather Bottle (o/s) Shrub End
- The Huntsman (o/s) Shrub End
- Walnut Tree Way (opp) Shrub End
- Winston Avenue (adj) Shrub End
- Boadicea Way North (opp) Colchester
- Capel Road (adj) Colchester
- Cambridge Road (adj) Colchester
- Ireton Road (adj) Colchester
- Creffield Road (adj) Colchester
- Maldon Road (N-bound) Colchester
- Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
- High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
- Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 79 bus?
The first 79 departure on weekdays leaves at 11:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 79 bus?
The last 79 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 79 bus cost?
The 79 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 79 bus?
The 79 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.