81 The Marlborough Head ↔ Osborne Street
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 06:13, last bus 16:13. 8 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.
| The Marlborough Head (o/s) | 10:25 | 11:40 | 12:50 | 14:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath (S-bound) | 10:29 | 11:44 | 12:54 | 14:19 |
| The Shepherd & Dog (opp) | 10:38 | 11:53 | 13:03 | 14:28 |
| The Water Tower (opp) | 10:45 | 12:00 | 13:10 | 14:35 |
| Groves Close (Stop B) | 10:52 | 12:07 | 13:17 | 14:42 |
| Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | 11:03 | 12:18 | 13:28 | 14:53 |
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Osborne Street
- The Marlborough Head (o/s) Dedham
- Forge Street (adj) Dedham
- Kiln Cottages (opp) Dedham
- Coopers Lane (opp) Dedham
- The Anchor (opp) Dedham Heath
- Duck Lane (adj) Dedham Heath
- The Heath (S-bound) Dedham Heath
- Rye Farm (W-bound) Dedham
- Monks Lane (opp) Dedham
- Birchwood Corner (N-bound) Langham
- Birchwood Road (opp) Langham
- St Margaret's Cross (W-bound) Langham
- School (opp) Langham
- Chapel Road (opp) Langham
- The Shepherd & Dog (opp) Langham
- Runkins Corner (S-bound) Langham
- Cuckoo Point (opp) Severalls Park
- Maximus Drive (adj) Mile End
- Julian Avenue (adj) Mile End
- The Water Tower (opp) Mile End
- Olympic Boulevard (W-bound) Mile End
- Hospital Path (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
- High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
- Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
81 towards The Marlborough Head
- Rye Farm (W-bound) Dedham
- Osborne Street (Stop Aa) 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
- Hospital Path (opp) Colchester
- Olympic Boulevard (E-bound) Mile End
- Julian Avenue (opp) Mile End
- The Water Tower (o/s) Mile End
- Cuckoo Point (adj) Severalls Park
- Matchett Drive (adj) Mile End
- Runkins Corner (N-bound) Langham
- 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
- Monks Lane (adj) Dedham
- The Marlborough Head (o/s) Dedham
- Forge Street (adj) Dedham
- Kiln Cottages (opp) Dedham
- Coopers Lane (opp) Dedham
- The Anchor (opp) Dedham Heath
- The Heath (S-bound) Dedham Heath
- Home Farm Lane (opp) Ardleigh
- Bargate Lane (adj) Lawford
- Hungerdown Lane (opp) Lawford
- Garden City (opp) Lawford
- Church Hill (adj) Lawford
- Lawford Place (o/s) Lawford
- Summers Park (opp) Lawford
- Railway Station (o/s) Manningtree
- Station (inside) Manningtree
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 19 Jul 2026 From: Diss Bus Station, Park Road, Diss To: Old Market Place, Beccles Via: Name or No.: 81 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 19 July 2026 Other details: Monday to Saturday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:13 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:13. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
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 81 bus?
The 81 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.