88C Gosfield to Colchester via Halstead, Lexden

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:15, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Colchester from Halstead Road (SW-bound): tomorrow 07:15

Next towards Gosfield from Head Street (Stop Ea): tomorrow 15:20

Wanted a different 88C? 1 other bus route is numbered 88C elsewhere in the UK — see every 88C bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Notes from Central Connect's timetable
  • School Days Only
Ends at Colchester · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:15
Halstead Road (SW-bound) 07:15
The Post Office (o/s) 07:16
Gosfield Eaves (opp) 07:18
Penny Pot Corner (E-bound) 07:23
Conies Road (S-bound) 07:27
White Horse Avenue (N-bound) 07:28
Lock Road (opp) 07:30
High Street (NE-bound) 07:37
The Lion (o/s) 07:48
Bures Road (adj) 07:51
The Street (opp) 07:56
New Rd (opp) 08:02
Wood Corner (E-bound) 08:05
Jubilee Meadow (o/s) 08:07
The Crown (o/s) 08:17
Glen Avenue (adj) 08:19
Head Street (Stop Ea) 08:28
Osborne Street (Stop Ac) 08:33

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Central Connect whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Central Connect 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 88C

88C towards Colchester

All 66 stops
  1. Halstead Road (SW-bound) Gosfield
  2. Gosfield Corner (SW-bound) Gosfield
  3. Church Road (opp) Gosfield
  4. The Post Office (o/s) Gosfield
  5. Park Lane (adj) Gosfield
  6. Tennis Courts (adj) Gosfield
  7. Peterfield's Lane (adj) Gosfield
  8. Gosfield Eaves (opp) High Garrett
  9. Iron Pear Tree Farm (opp) High Garrett
  10. Gosfield Road (S-bound) High Garrett
  11. Crematorium (o/s) High Garrett
  12. Rayne Hatch Wood (opp) High Garrett
  13. Penny Pot Corner (E-bound) Plaistow Green
  14. Plaistow Green Road (opp) Plaistow Green
  15. Russell's Road (adj) Plaistow Green
  16. Attwoods (o/s) Plaistow Green
  17. Mount Hill (S-bound) Halstead
  18. Conies Road (S-bound) Halstead
  19. Tweed Close (adj) Halstead
  20. White Horse Avenue (N-bound) Halstead
  21. Parker Way (adj) Halstead
  22. Lock Road (opp) Halstead
  23. Ronald Road (opp) Halstead
  24. Conies Road (adj) Halstead
  25. Mount Hill (N-bound) Halstead
  26. Blamsters Crescent (opp) Halstead
  27. Monklands Court (adj) Halstead
  28. Halstead Park (opp) Halstead
  29. High Street (NE-bound) Halstead
  30. Pretoria Rd (adj) Halstead
  31. Nether Court (opp) Halstead
  32. Courtauld Playing Fields (adj) Halstead
  33. Blue Bridge (adj) Halstead
  34. The Kennels (opp) Earls Colne
  35. Station Road (adj) Earls Colne
  36. The Lion (o/s) Earls Colne
  37. Temperance Yard (opp) Earls Colne
  38. Church Hill (S-bound) Earls Colne
  39. Colne Priory (o/s) Earls Colne
  40. Riverside Inn (opp) Earls Colne
  41. Bures Road (adj) White Colne
  42. York House (opp) White Colne
  43. The Fox & Pheasant (o/s) Wakes Colne
  44. The Street (opp) Wakes Colne
  45. Colchester Road (S-bound) Wakes Colne
  46. New Rd (opp) Aldham
  47. Wood Corner (E-bound) Fordham Heath
  48. Turkey Cock Lane (opp) Fordham Heath
  49. Jubilee Meadow (o/s) Eight Ash Green
  50. Holiday Inn (opp) Eight Ash Green
  51. Warren Farm (o/s) Lexden
  52. Cornflower Close (opp) Lexden
  53. Tudor Rose Close (opp) Lexden
  54. King Coel Road North (opp) Lexden
  55. Mellor Chase (Adj) Lexden
  56. The Crown (o/s) Lexden
  57. Church (opp) Lexden
  58. Glen Avenue (adj) Colchester
  59. Fitzwalter Road (opp) Colchester
  60. Park Road (opp) Colchester
  61. The Avenue (opp) Colchester
  62. Beverley Road (opp) Colchester
  63. Essex County Hospital (opp) Colchester
  64. Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
  65. High Street (Stop Fb) Colchester City Centre
  66. Osborne Street (Stop Ac) Colchester City Centre

88C towards Gosfield

All 68 stops
  1. Head Street (Stop Ea) Colchester City Centre
  2. High Street (Stop Fd) Colchester City Centre
  3. Osborne Street (Stop Ac) Colchester City Centre
  4. Crouch Street (Stop Db) Colchester City Centre
  5. Essex County Hospital (o/s) Colchester
  6. Beverley Road (adj) Colchester
  7. The Avenue (adj) Colchester
  8. Park Road (adj) Colchester
  9. Fitzwalter Road (adj) Colchester
  10. Glen Avenue (opp) Colchester
  11. Church (o/s) Lexden
  12. Halstead Road Corner (opp) Lexden
  13. Mellor Chase (opp) Lexden
  14. King Coel Road North (adj) Lexden
  15. Peace Road (adj) Lexden
  16. Tudor Rose Close (adj) Lexden
  17. Cornflower Close (adj) Lexden
  18. Warren Farm (opp) Lexden
  19. Holiday Inn (o/s) Eight Ash Green
  20. Jubilee Meadow (opp) Eight Ash Green
  21. Turkey Cock Lane (adj) Fordham Heath
  22. Wood Corner (W-bound) Fordham Heath
  23. New Rd (adj) Aldham
  24. Colchester Road (N-bound) Wakes Colne
  25. The Street (adj) Wakes Colne
  26. The Fox & Pheasant (opp) Wakes Colne
  27. York House (o/s) White Colne
  28. Bures Road (opp) White Colne
  29. Riverside Inn (o/s) Earls Colne
  30. Colne Priory (opp) Earls Colne
  31. Church Hill (N-bound) Earls Colne
  32. Temperance Yard (o/s) Earls Colne
  33. The Lion (opp) Earls Colne
  34. Station Road (opp) Earls Colne
  35. The Kennels (o/s) Earls Colne
  36. Blue Bridge (opp) Halstead
  37. Courtauld Playing Fields (opp) Halstead
  38. Nether Court (adj) Halstead
  39. Pretoria Rd (opp) Halstead
  40. High Street (SW-bound) Halstead
  41. Halstead Park (o/s) Halstead
  42. Ramsey Road (adj) Halstead
  43. Mount Hill (S-bound) Halstead
  44. Conies Road (S-bound) Halstead
  45. Tweed Close (adj) Halstead
  46. White Horse Avenue (N-bound) Halstead
  47. Parker Way (adj) Halstead
  48. Lock Road (opp) Halstead
  49. Ronald Road (opp) Halstead
  50. Conies Road (adj) Halstead
  51. Mount Hill (N-bound) Halstead
  52. Blamsters Crescent (adj) Halstead
  53. Attwoods (opp) Plaistow Green
  54. Russell's Road (opp) Plaistow Green
  55. Plaistow Green Road (adj) Plaistow Green
  56. Penny Pot Corner (W-bound) Plaistow Green
  57. Rayne Hatch Wood (adj) High Garrett
  58. Crematorium (opp) High Garrett
  59. Gosfield Road (N-bound) High Garrett
  60. Iron Pear Tree Farm (o/s) High Garrett
  61. Gosfield Eaves (o/s) High Garrett
  62. Peterfield's Lane (opp) Gosfield
  63. Tennis Courts (opp) Gosfield
  64. Park Lane (opp) Gosfield
  65. The Post Office (opp) Gosfield
  66. Church Road (adj) Gosfield
  67. Gosfield Corner (NE-bound) Gosfield
  68. Halstead Road (NE-bound) Gosfield

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterHalsteadColchester City CentreLexdenHigh GarrettEarls ColneGosfieldFordham HeathWakes ColneEight Ash GreenPlaistow GreenWhite Colne

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 88C bus?

The first 88C departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 88C bus?

The last 88C on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 88C 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 88C bus?

The 88C is operated by Central Connect.

Timetable data from Central Connect via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.