81A The Marlborough Head ↔ Osborne Street

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:13, last bus 19:20. 8 journeys on weekdays.

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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 Osborne Street · Monday to Friday towards The Marlborough Head · Monday to Friday towards The Marlborough Head · Saturday
81A towards Osborne Street — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Station (inside) 07:1317:2018:4219:20
Summers Park (adj) 07:1517:2318:4419:22
The Heath (N-bound) 07:2617:3218:5319:31
The Marlborough Head (opp) 07:3217:37·19:36
The Shepherd & Dog (opp) 07:43··19:46
The Water Tower (opp) 07:55··19:54
Groves Close (Stop B) 08:04··19:59
Osborne Street (Stop Aa) 08:16··20:09

Route map

All stops on route 81A

81A towards Osborne Street

  1. Station (inside) Manningtree
  2. Summers Park (adj) Lawford
  3. Lawford Place (opp) Lawford
  4. Church Hill (opp) Lawford
  5. Hungerdown Lane (adj) Lawford
  6. Garden City (adj) Lawford
  7. Bargate Lane (opp) Lawford
  8. Home Farm Lane (adj) Ardleigh
  9. The Anchor (o/s) Dedham Heath
  10. The Heath (N-bound) Dedham Heath
  11. Coopers Lane (adj) Dedham
  12. Kiln Cottages (N-bound) Dedham
  13. Forge Street (opp) Dedham
  14. The Marlborough Head (opp) Dedham
  15. Monks Lane (opp) Dedham
  16. Birchwood Corner (N-bound) Langham
  17. Birchwood Road (opp) Langham
  18. St Margaret's Cross (W-bound) Langham
  19. School (opp) Langham
  20. Chapel Road (opp) Langham
  21. The Shepherd & Dog (opp) Langham
  22. Runkins Corner (S-bound) Langham
  23. Cuckoo Point (opp) Severalls Park
  24. Maximus Drive (adj) Mile End
  25. Julian Avenue (adj) Mile End
  26. The Water Tower (opp) Mile End
  27. Olympic Boulevard (W-bound) Mile End
  28. Hospital Path (adj) Colchester
  29. Bruff Close (W-bound) Colchester
  30. Groves Close (Stop B) Colchester
  31. Railway Station Layby (Stand F) Colchester
  32. The Albert (o/s) Colchester
  33. Causton Road (adj) Colchester
  34. Middleborough (S-bound) Colchester
  35. High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
  36. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre

81A towards The Marlborough Head

  1. Osborne Street (Stop Aa) Colchester City Centre
  2. Head Street (Stop Ec) Colchester City Centre
  3. Middleborough (N-bound) Colchester
  4. Causton Road (opp) Colchester
  5. The Albert (opp) Colchester
  6. Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) Colchester
  7. Bruff Close (E-bound) Colchester
  8. Hospital Path (opp) Colchester
  9. Olympic Boulevard (E-bound) Mile End
  10. Julian Avenue (opp) Mile End
  11. The Water Tower (o/s) Mile End
  12. Cuckoo Point (adj) Severalls Park
  13. Matchett Drive (adj) Mile End
  14. Runkins Corner (N-bound) Langham
  15. Chapel Road (adj) Langham
  16. The Shepherd & Dog (o/s) Langham
  17. School (o/s) Langham
  18. St Margaret's Cross (E-bound) Langham
  19. Birchwood Road (E-bound) Langham
  20. Birchwood Corner (S-bound) Langham
  21. Monks Lane (adj) Dedham
  22. Rye Farm (E-bound) Dedham
  23. Duck Lane (opp) Dedham Heath
  24. The Anchor (o/s) Dedham Heath
  25. The Heath (N-bound) Dedham Heath
  26. Coopers Lane (adj) Dedham
  27. Kiln Cottages (N-bound) Dedham
  28. Forge Street (opp) Dedham
  29. The Marlborough Head (opp) Dedham
  30. Rye Farm (E-bound) Dedham
  31. Duck Lane (opp) Dedham Heath
  32. Home Farm Lane (opp) Ardleigh
  33. Bargate Lane (adj) Lawford
  34. Garden City (opp) Lawford
  35. Hungerdown Lane (opp) Lawford
  36. Lawford Place (o/s) Lawford
  37. Church Hill (adj) Lawford
  38. Summers Park (opp) Lawford
  39. Railway Station (o/s) Manningtree
  40. Station (inside) Manningtree

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterManningtreeMile EndColchester City CentreArdleighLawfordLanghamDedhamSeveralls ParkDedham Heath

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 81A bus?

The first 81A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:13 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 81A bus?

The last 81A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 81A 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 81A bus?

The 81A 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.