826 Colchester to Castle Hedingham via Earls Colne, Halstead
Operated by Flagfinders. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 826? 6 other bus routes are numbered 826 elsewhere in the UK — see every 826 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:45 |
|---|---|
| Fitzwalter Road (opp) | 15:45 |
| Park Road (opp) | 15:50 |
| Beverley Road (opp) | 15:52 |
| Essex County Hospital (opp) | 15:54 |
| Jubilee Meadow (opp) | 16:02 |
| Wood Corner (W-bound) | 16:04 |
| New Rd (adj) | 16:07 |
| Colchester Road (N-bound) | 16:14 |
| The Street (adj) | 16:15 |
| Colne Priory (opp) | 16:18 |
| The Lion (opp) | 16:19 |
| Station Road (opp) | 16:20 |
| Courtauld Playing Fields (opp) | 16:25 |
| Nether Court (adj) | 16:26 |
| Pretoria Rd (opp) | 16:27 |
| High Street (SW-bound) | 16:28 |
| Halstead Park (o/s) | 16:30 |
| Gosfield Corner (SW-bound) | 16:35 |
| Lamb Lane (adj) | 16:38 |
| The Swan (o/s) | 16:40 |
| Rectory Rd (adj) | 16:43 |
| The Bell (opp) | 16:48 |
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.
Tickets on the 826
Flagfinders listed singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people when it last published its fares.
Adult Return · Adult Single · 5-19 Return · 5-19 Single
Ticket types come from Flagfinders's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 31 October 2025 — over a year ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Flagfinders.
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 Flagfinders before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 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 826
826 towards Castle Hedingham
All 44 stops
- Fitzwalter Road (opp) Colchester
- Park Road (opp) Colchester
- The Avenue (opp) Colchester
- Beverley Road (opp) Colchester
- Essex County Hospital (opp) Colchester
- Holiday Inn (o/s) Eight Ash Green
- Jubilee Meadow (opp) Eight Ash Green
- Turkey Cock Lane (adj) Fordham Heath
- Wood Corner (W-bound) Fordham Heath
- New Rd (adj) Aldham
- Colchester Road (N-bound) Wakes Colne
- The Street (adj) Wakes Colne
- The Fox & Pheasant (opp) Wakes Colne
- York House (o/s) White Colne
- Bures Road (opp) White Colne
- Riverside Inn (o/s) Earls Colne
- Colne Priory (opp) Earls Colne
- Church Hill (N-bound) Earls Colne
- Temperance Yard (o/s) Earls Colne
- The Lion (opp) Earls Colne
- Station Road (opp) Earls Colne
- The Kennels (o/s) Earls Colne
- Blue Bridge (opp) Halstead
- Courtauld Playing Fields (opp) Halstead
- Nether Court (adj) Halstead
- Pretoria Rd (opp) Halstead
- High Street (SW-bound) Halstead
- Halstead Park (o/s) Halstead
- Bird in Hand (o/s) Halstead
- Fosters Ley (o/s) Halstead
- Tumblewoods (opp) Whiteash Green
- Whiteash Green (opp) Whiteash Green
- Russell's Road (adj) Gosfield
- School (opp) Gosfield
- Halstead Road (SW-bound) Gosfield
- Gosfield Corner (SW-bound) Gosfield
- Wash Farm (opp) Sible Hedingham
- Lamb Lane (adj) Sible Hedingham
- The Swan (o/s) Sible Hedingham
- Post Office (opp) Sible Hedingham
- Rectory Rd (adj) Sible Hedingham
- Station Road (NE-bound) Sible Hedingham
- Sheepcot Rd (opp) Castle Hedingham
- The Bell (opp) Castle Hedingham
826 towards Colchester
All 52 stops
- The Bell (o/s) Castle Hedingham
- Sheepcot Rd (adj) Castle Hedingham
- Station Road (SW-bound) Sible Hedingham
- Rectory Rd (opp) Sible Hedingham
- Post Office (o/s) Sible Hedingham
- The Swan (opp) Sible Hedingham
- Lamb Lane (opp) Sible Hedingham
- Wash Farm (o/s) Sible Hedingham
- Gosfield Corner (NE-bound) Gosfield
- Halstead Road (NE-bound) Gosfield
- School (o/s) Gosfield
- Russell's Road (opp) Gosfield
- Whiteash Green (adj) Whiteash Green
- Tumblewoods (o/s) Whiteash Green
- Fosters Ley (opp) Halstead
- Bird in Hand (opp) Halstead
- Halstead Park (opp) Halstead
- High Street (NE-bound) Halstead
- Pretoria Rd (adj) Halstead
- Nether Court (opp) Halstead
- Courtauld Playing Fields (adj) Halstead
- Blue Bridge (adj) Halstead
- The Kennels (opp) Earls Colne
- Station Road (adj) Earls Colne
- The Lion (o/s) Earls Colne
- Temperance Yard (opp) Earls Colne
- Church Hill (S-bound) Earls Colne
- Colne Priory (o/s) Earls Colne
- Riverside Inn (opp) Earls Colne
- Bures Road (adj) White Colne
- York House (opp) White Colne
- The Fox & Pheasant (o/s) Wakes Colne
- The Street (opp) Wakes Colne
- Colchester Road (S-bound) Wakes Colne
- New Rd (opp) Aldham
- Wood Corner (E-bound) Fordham Heath
- Turkey Cock Lane (opp) Fordham Heath
- Jubilee Meadow (o/s) Eight Ash Green
- Holiday Inn (opp) Eight Ash Green
- Barn Fields (adj) Stanway
- Lucy Lane South (adj) Stanway
- Garage (opp) Stanway
- King Coel Road South (adj) Stanway
- Halstead Road Corner (adj) Lexden
- The Crown (o/s) Lexden
- Church (opp) Lexden
- Glen Avenue (adj) Colchester
- Fitzwalter Road (opp) Colchester
- Park Road (opp) Colchester
- The Avenue (opp) Colchester
- Beverley Road (opp) Colchester
- Essex County Hospital (opp) Colchester
Service registration & registered changes
- Withdrawal effective 3 September 2026 Castle Hedingham, Bell Public House → Colchester, South Way
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 9 March 2021 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 30 March 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2015 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0001353/11 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 826 bus?
The first 826 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 826 bus?
The last 826 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 826 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Flagfinders day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 826 bus?
The 826 is operated by Flagfinders.
Timetable data from Flagfinders via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0001353/11. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.